Women @ Heart Project
The Women @ Heart Project can identify your risk for heart disease and customize a plan for lowering this risk. In this program, you will meet one-on-one with a nurse practitioner, registered dietitian and exercise physiologist. It focuses on the unique needs of a woman’s heart.

We know a woman’s heart is unique and warrants special care. Did you know?

• Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American women. It claims more than a half million women each year in the United States.
• While death rates of men from heart disease have decreased throughout the last 20 years, death rates for women have increased.
• A woman has a 50 percent chance of dying from her first heart attack, compared with a 30 percent chance for a man.
• Once a woman survives a heart attack, 38 percent of women will die within the first year versus 25 percent of men.
• Within six years of a heart attack, 35 percent of women will have a second heart attack, and 46 percent will be disabled with heart failure.
• Prevention is the key. Several studies show that the incidence of heart disease can be reduced up to 75 percent with lifestyle management.

Are you at risk for heart disease? The biggest factors that contribute to heart disease are:

• smoking
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• physical inactivity
• age
• obesity
• diabetes
• family history.

Although you can’t change your age or family history, you can impact all the other risk factors. If you feel you may have one or more of these risk factors, we encourage you to learn more about the Women @ Heart Project.

The Women @ Heart Project offers two comprehensive plans.

The unique feature of both plans is the professional one-on-one consultations. With both plans, you will receive consultations with a:

• Cardiology nurse practitioner
  After a variety of tests to evaluate your cardiac risk factors, a nurse practitioner will review and discuss your results. Based on the diagnostic tests, the nurse practitioner will calculate your 10-year risk for heart disease. She then will help you develop a personalized plan to help prevent or slow the progression of heart disease.
• Cardiac dietitian
  How many times have you dieted to lose weight and improve your health only to see the pounds reappear? Would you like to reduce your cholesterol by making dietary changes rather than taking medications? A cardiac dietitian will analyze your diet and work with you to develop meals that you and your family will love for their taste and health benefits.
• Exercise physiologist
  Have you started exercise programs in the past without success? An exercise physiologist will design an exercise program that will improve your health and fit into your busy schedule.

You will receive a personalized heart health book that includes all of your test results, an explanation of your risk factors and their significance, and a comprehensive plan designed just for you.

We want you to succeed! If you follow the plan, you will improve your health and lower your risk for heart disease. We not only identify your risk factors, but also work with you to set goals and develop a plan to optimize your heart health.

Women @ Heart Project - Plan One
Cost: $105

• 30-minute consultation with a nurse practitioner
• 30-minute consultation with a dietitian
• 30-minute consultation with an exercise physiologist
• Cardiac exam
• Blood tests:
  total cholesterol
  triglycerides
  HDL
  glucose
  LDL
• Blood pressure
• Assessment of circulation to your legs and feet
• Body fat analysis
• Body mass index
• Assessment for metabolic syndrome
• 10-year cardiac risk evaluation

Women @ Heart Project - Plan Two
Cost: $255

• 30-minute consultation with a nurse practitioner
• 30-minute consultation with a dietitian
• 30-minute consultation with an exercise physiologist
• Includes all tests listed under Plan One plus a cardiac CT scan to measure the amount of calcified plaque in your arteries. Learn more about Cardiac Scoring

Since it is important for you to maintain a dialog with your doctor on your risk for heart disease, we will send your primary caregiver the screening results with your consent. Most insurance plans do not cover the cost of preventive screenings. However, if you participate in a health savings account or flexible spending account, you may be able to obtain reimbursement for the cost of your screening.

Helpful Resources
American Heart Association