Cardiometabolic Health- Initial Consultation

Your heart health is more than just your blood pressure or cholesterol. At MetaboliK, we take a deep, preventive approach to evaluate your full cardiometabolic risk and help you avoid future events like heart attacks, strokes, or the progression of chronic metabolic conditions.

During this virtual visit, Dr. Sasha De Jesus—a specialist in preventive cardiology, and board-certified in obesity medicine and clinical lipidology—performs a comprehensive medical assessment focused on risk identification and prevention, tailored to individuals with cardiometabolic risk factors or a personal history of cardiovascular disease.

What’s included in this visit?

1. Detailed medical history, including personal and family history

2. Assessment of traditional cardiovascular risk factors, such as:

     - High blood pressure

     - Elevated cholesterol

     - Prediabetes or diabetes

     - Smoking

     - Obesity or overweight

     - Sedentary lifestyle

3. Review of non-traditional risk factors, which may include:

     - Elevated Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]

     - Chronic inflammation (high-sensitivity CRP)

     - Insulin resistance

     - Sleep disorders like sleep apnea

     - History of pregnancy complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes)

4. Review of recent labs (if available) or ordering of any missing tests

5. Imaging studies ordered if indicated, such as:

     - Coronary Artery Calcium Score

     - Carotid ultrasound

6. Discussion of your personal risk profile and long-term health goals

7. Development of a personalized action plan, which may include:

     - Evidence-based lifestyle modifications

     - Targeted nutritional strategies

     - Supplements or preventive medications, if appropriate

Is this visit right for me?

This consultation is ideal for anyone who wants to:

     - Prevent the onset of cardiovascular disease (primary prevention)

     - Lower their risk of recurrence after a past event (secondary prevention)

     - Understand their cardiometabolic risk more deeply

     - Access a comprehensive evaluation that goes beyond routine care

***Please note:
This is a preventive visit. It is not intended to evaluate active symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or new palpitations. In those cases, please contact your cardiologist or visit the nearest emergency department.