Heart Disease

Heart disease affects up to 50% of American adults, according to the American Heart Association and is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for 20% of all deaths. Thankfully, early detection intervention and treatment can prevent these conditions from worsening and reduce your risk of a heart attack or stroke. At Vivify Medical in the Financial District of Lower Manhattan, board-certified cardiologist Amnon Beniaminovitz, MD, is passionate about prevention, specializing in screening for, diagnosing and treating heart disease before it becomes a problem. His knowledge and expertise can help keep your heart healthy, ensuring you live a long, active healthy life. Call the New York City practice today to schedule an appointment or book your visit online. 

What is heart disease?

Heart disease is an umbrella term for various medical conditions that affect the heart and/or its ability to pump blood. Some types of heart disease are life-threatening. Others rarely present symptoms, so you might not know you’re at risk. 

Regardless of the type of heart disease, it is important to screen for and treat the risk factors for heart disease to prevent complications and improve quality of life.   

What are the common types of heart disease?

At Vivify Medical, we treat various types of heart disease, including:

• Coronary artery disease  
• Congenital heart disease 
• Heart Failure 
• Hypertensive heart disease 
• Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmias) 
• Valvular heart disease 

Does heart disease present symptoms?

Heart disease can manifest in many ways however, telltale signs to watch out for include: 

• Dizziness
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Shortness of breath
• Fluttering in the chest
• A racing heartbeat
• Slow heartbeat
• Fatigue 
• Leg swelling 

How does a cardiologist diagnose heart disease?

Dr. Beniaminovitz reviews your medical records and asks about your symptoms, risk factors, family history, and lifestyle. 

Next, Dr. Beniaminovitz may order blood tests and diagnostic imaging, like a CT coronary angiogram. He will also order an electrocardiogram and an echocardiogram to assess your heartbeat and overall heart function. He may also consider stress testing depending on your clinical picture and presenting symptoms.  

How is heart disease treated?

At Vivify Medical, Dr. Beniaminovitz treats heart disease with a progressive, preventative, integrative modern approach. Healthy lifestyle changes, like losing weight, eating a balanced diet, and exercising regularly, coupled with the best diagnostic and medical interventions are employed to relieve and reverse symptoms and reverse and prevent further heart damage.  

Call Vivify Medical today today if you are concerned about Heart Disease or book an appointment online.