Our Approach to Preventive Cardiology & Cardiometabolic Disease
Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care is committed to preventing heart disease. Our multidisciplinary team offers a comprehensive range of services aimed at improving patients’ heart health through assessment strategies and lifestyle changes. We offer a comprehensive risk assessment, including the use of imaging modalities, such as coronary calcium scoring (CAC) and coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA), to provide a tailored baseline of heart health for each patient. Our program’s range includes reducing risk factors in patients with heart disease to prevent further complications, including recurrent heart attacks or heart failure, to preventive care plans designed to protect healthy hearts. We’re ranked in the top 1% of all hospitals in the nation for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery according to U.S. News & World Report.
Personalized Management of Risk Factors
Our expert cardiologists tailor each treatment plan to meet a patient’s specific needs based on their medical history, risk factors and lifestyle. While heart disease is hereditary, each patient faces different preventable risk factors that contribute to the likelihood of developing the disease. These risk factors include:
- Diabetes
- Elevated Lipoprotein(a)
- High Low-density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol Levels
- Hypertension or High Blood Pressure
- Low High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol Levels
- Obesity
- Sedentary Lifestyle
- Smoking
Cardiac Wellness Program
The Montefiore Einstein Cardiac Wellness Program, which is part of the Preventive Cardiology and Cardio-Metabolic Program, brings a unique, nutrition-centered approach to the management of cardiovascular disease. The program aims to prevent and reverse heart disease by encouraging patients to embrace a diet with no animal products and consisting mainly of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, legumes (e.g., lentils or chickpeas), a small amount of nuts and avocado, and dairy alternatives.
Adopting a Whole Food/Plant-Based Diet
For many patients, shifting to a whole food/plant-based diet can be daunting. Our Cardiac Wellness Program, led by nationally-renowned cardiologist Dr. Robert Ostfeld and expert nutritionist Lauren Graf, can help patients smooth the transition, develop a personalized approach to plant-based ingredients and recipes, and learn how a whole food/plant-based diet can prevent a range of diseases, promote healthy weight and blood pressure, manage cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and aid digestion.
Join the Cardiac Wellness Program
How to register:
- Schedule an initial consultation with our team of experts, during which you can share your health goals and concerns.
- Attend an educational session on implementing a plant-based diet and lifestyle. We welcome patients to bring a companion or caregiver to the session.
- Once you’re on your way, you’ll receive follow-up communications from our team to assess your progress and make adjustments as necessary.
To register for the Cardiac Wellness Program, please call 718-920-2100.
To find doctors and specialists, please call 718-920-2100.
Your Preventive Cardiology & Cardiometabolic Team
We’re home to a multi-disciplinary Preventive Cardiology & Cardiometabolic team, many are recognized internationally for their contributions to medicine and science–and appreciated deeply by patients and families for the compassionate care they provide.
Robert J. Ostfeld, MD, MS
Leandro N. Slipczuk Bustamante, MD, PhD
Our Locations
Montefiore Hospital, Moses Campus
Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care – Manhattan West
Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care – Westchester
Montefiore Hospital, Moses Campus
Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care – Manhattan West
Montefiore Einstein Advanced Care – Westchester
For Patients, Families & Caregivers
To learn more about the Montefiore Einstein Preventive Cardiology and Cardio-Metabolic Program, please call 718-920-2100.