Integrative Cardiology
Integrative functional cardiology offers a comprehensive, root-cause approach to cardiovascular wellness by merging advanced diagnostics with personalized, systems-based treatment. This method emphasizes key markers such as heart rate variability (HRV)—a critical indicator of autonomic nervous system balance. Low HRV is often associated with stress, inflammation, and conditions like Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). By improving HRV through targeted therapies, lifestyle adjustments, and autonomic support, patients can achieve greater cardiac resilience and nervous system harmony.
Another essential aspect is the use of Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) scores, which provide early detection of silent atherosclerosis before symptoms arise. Alongside this, assessing endothelial function—the ability of blood vessels to dilate and regulate flow—offers insights into vascular health and inflammation. Endothelial dysfunction is a known precursor to hypertension and atherosclerosis and is highly modifiable with lifestyle, antioxidant support, nitric oxide boosters, and vascular repair strategies.
In recent years, peptide therapy has emerged as a promising tool in cardiac health. Specific peptides have shown the ability to reduce inflammation, enhance endothelial function, support mitochondrial repair, and modulate autonomic function—making them ideal in treating dysautonomia, vascular aging, and post-viral syndromes. When integrated into a tailored cardiovascular wellness plan, peptide therapy offers a regenerative and low-toxicity pathway to restoring heart health and overall longevity.