Boca Raton cardiologist, Dr. O," Launches PROActive- an Individualized Approach to Heart Health

Renowned Boca Raton cardiologist, Philip R. Oranburg, M.D., F.A.C.C., or DR. O" will launch PROActive-an individualized approach to heart health to a limited number of health conscious individuals.  The plan focuses on precautionary measures to diagnose the presence and severity of heart disease, a program deeply rooted in analysis, risk assessment and prevention. 

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) November 8, 2004 -- Bill Clinton, Dick Cheney, David Letterman, Jerry Garcia, Clark Gable, your father- Heart disease plagues our country, making a deathly presence as the NUMBER 1 killer of men and women in America.  Cardiologists have committed to reducing this toll; however, majority efforts have been directed at finding a cure rather than preventative measures.

Striving to eliminate the cause of heart disease, Renowned Boca Raton cardiologist, Philip R. Oranburg, M.D., F.A.C.C., or DR. O" will launch PROActive-an individualized approach to heart health to a limited number of health conscious individuals.  The plan focuses on precautionary measures to diagnose the presence and severity of heart disease, a program deeply rooted in analysis, risk assessment and prevention. 

PROActive is not intended to minimize the importance of techniques designed to repair damage caused by heart disease, such as balloon angioplasties and bypass surgery," said PROActive Founder/Medical Director Dr. Oranburg.  These procedures are intended only to correct the problems that cardiovascular disease has already caused; they do nothing to halt the inexorable progress of the disease and the occurrence of new areas of blockage in arteries."

The purpose of the PROActive program," Dr. O adds, is to ensure that interested individuals have the opportunity to assess their risk for cardiovascular disease and to develop a program to help reduce risk."                                                              

Among the exclusive tests offered include an expanded cholesterol profile which breaks so-called good" HDL and bad" LDL cholesterol into subtypes, providing a clearer indication of heart disease risk; carotid artery evaluation, which aids in the prediction of stroke and heart attack; and recognition of emerging risk factors such as C Reactive Protein and Homocysteine Levels, seen as contributing to or identifying the probability of heart disease. 

The information provided by tests through PROActive -- particularly when compiled, interpreted and explained by a Cardiovascular Specialist," Dr. Oranburg said, is a sound investment in good health." 

About PROActive
The PROActive program was launched and created by leading cardiologist Philip R. Oranburg, M.D., F.A.C.C to give individuals the opportunity to evaluate their risk for cardiovascular disease and create a plan for heart disease prevention.  PROActive begins with a detailed history including family background, assessment of cardiovascular risk factors and physical examination.  Risk assessment is then conducted in accordance with current state-of-the art techniques.  Patient is seen on an individual and limited basis with a support team.  Select testing is performed, followed by the development of an individualized program of lifestyle modification, medication, diet and exercise.

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