Preventive Cardiology
Most heart disease is preventable with early risk assessment and consistent lifestyle management. Dr. Md. Nagib Mahfuz Khan offers a structured preventive cardiology programme to identify risk factors early and help patients protect their long-term heart health.
Who Is at Risk
- Family history of heart disease or early heart attack
- High blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol
- Smoking, obesity, or a sedentary lifestyle
- Age over 40 with no prior cardiac evaluation
Risk Assessment
Evaluation includes blood pressure measurement, a lipid profile, blood sugar testing, ECG, and where needed, echocardiography or stress testing to calculate an individual’s overall cardiac risk.
Prevention Plan
- Personalised lipid and blood pressure management
- Diabetes screening and control where relevant
- Structured diet, weight, and exercise guidance
- Smoking cessation support
- Scheduled follow-up to track progress over time
A proactive approach today significantly lowers the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
Who Should Consult
- Anyone with a family history of heart disease
- Patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol
- Smokers or individuals with a sedentary lifestyle
- Adults due for a routine cardiac health check-up
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should heart screening begin?
Generally from age 40, or earlier with a family history of heart disease or other risk factors such as diabetes or hypertension.
Can heart disease really be prevented?
A large proportion of heart disease risk is linked to modifiable factors like blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and smoking, so early action makes a real difference.
What does a preventive cardiology check-up include?
It typically includes blood pressure and blood tests, an ECG, and a personalised discussion of lifestyle and risk-reduction strategies.
Medical content review: Dr. Md. Nagib Mahfuz Khan, BMDC Reg. A-61144. Last updated: August 15, 2026. This information is educational and does not replace an individual medical consultation.
