Heart Disease

Heart Disease services offered in Richmond, TX

Nearly half of American adults have some type of heart disease that can increase risk factors for stroke, heart attack, and other life-altering complications. At Fusion Primary Care and Wellness, preventive heart disease screenings are available for adults. Zunaira Gul, MD, provides advanced testing services, including echocardiograms, exercise stress tests, and bloodwork, to assess the function of your heart and identify signs of disease in the earliest stage. Call the Richmond, Texas, office to schedule a heart disease screening or request an appointment online today.

Heart Disease Q & A

What is heart disease?

Heart disease refers to several conditions that affect the health and function of your heart.

The most common type of heart disease among adults is coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition where plaque builds up on the walls of your arteries and blocks blood flow to the heart. CAD increases your risk for heart attack and other complications.

Other types of heart disease include:

Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Heart valve disease
Congenital heart defects
Cardiomyopathy (diseased heart muscle)

If left untreated, heart disease can lead to heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and premature death from sudden cardiac arrest.

Fusion Primary Care and Wellness provides comprehensive care for adults with heart disease. The experienced physicians specialize in advanced heart disease screenings to identify issues before complications occur.

What are the symptoms of heart disease?

Symptoms of heart disease vary based on the condition you have. Common symptoms you might experience due to heart-related issues include:

Dizziness
Chest pain
Rapid heartbeat
Persistent fatigue
Shortness of breath

Swelling in your legs or feet can also be a warning sign of heart failure or heart valve disease.

Schedule a diagnostic evaluation at Fusion Primary Care and Wellness if you experience any of these heart-related symptoms. You might also need diagnostic testing if you have heart disease risk factors, such as a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, or a history of smoking.

The physicians offer an onsite medical lab to screen for heart disease. They can identify potential warning signs of disease in the earliest stage before you develop symptoms.

What can I expect during a heart disease screening?

The heart disease screenings available at Fusion Primary Care and Wellness include diagnostic tests like:

Blood pressure measurement
Cholesterol assessment
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Echocardiogram
Exercise stress test

Heart disease screening is minimally invasive and painless. Typically, you can go back to your usual activities right away without any downtime.

Once your test results are ready, your physician reviews them with you and discusses any necessary treatments. Managing heart disease may require lifestyle changes, diet improvements, and medications.

The team also provides resources you can use to improve your overall heart health and lower your risk for heart disease and related complications.

Call Fusion Primary Care and Wellness to find out more about the benefits of a heart disease screening, or request a consultation online today.