Prevention Services – CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center

CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center can help you lower your risk of heart disease or recover from a heart event. With our full line of prevention services, you can achieve your best health.

Cardiac Calcium Scoring

This simple imaging test measures the amount of calcified plaque in your arteries.

Cardiac Rehab Program

Cardiac Rehabilitation provides exercise, education and support after a heart attack or other heart event. The CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center program is accredited by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and offers the Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehab program, which is based on safe, effective exercise, a healthy eating plan and a healthy mind-set.

Community Education

We offer the community a variety of heart-related classes and events. Our experts also can speak at health fairs, businesses, schools and other organizations.

Mended Hearts

Mended Hearts supports heart patients and their families through hospital visits, support group meetings and education. Its mission is to help people understand that there can be a rich, rewarding life with heart disease. Mended Hearts is a national, non-profit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association. The St. Cloud area chapter is supported locally by the CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center.

Metabolic (Calorimetry) Testing

This test shows how many calories you burn at rest. The results further specify your nutrition and exercise needs.

Nutrition Counseling

Registered, licensed dietitians can guide you in nutrition-related lifestyle choices. These choices can help you manage weight, cholesterol, blood pressure and heart failure. Together we can design a meal plan personalized for you.

CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center is committed to the prevention and treatment of heart disease. Some of these services need a doctor’s order. Check with your health plan about coverage for our services. All policies are different.