- Medical Weight LossOur treatment of the leg varices will be targeted to the superficial venous system. The goal is to abolish the dysfunctional veins using laser and/or sclerotherapy. The vein consultations would also address the causal/risk factors such as poorly controlled hypertension and weight management, healthy diet and exercise.
- ElectrocardiogramOur approach to address heart disease in women is to recommend initial cardiovascular screening at age 50 or 2 years after menopause whichever comes earlier. Some with surgically removed ovaries should be screened much earlier even if hormone replacement therapy is given. Initial healthy screening should include fasting cholesterol and glucose, blood pressure and pulse, complete cardiovascular history and physical including risk factor assessment, electrocardiography and exercise treadmill test. The approach to the management of cardiovascular disease is the same for men or women and it should be tailored individually.
- Internal Medicine
- UltrasoundEchocardiography is a live ultrasound study of the heart structures and function, it also measures the flow velocity and the pressure in the heart