Heart Evaluation

As you age, it's important to stay on top of your health to detect different conditions. Chances for developing coronary artery disease specifically increases as we age! Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 have a greater risk for coronary artery disease. Make sure to schedule regular appointments with Sunnyvale Cardiology to evaluate your risk factors and talk about prevention methods!

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