Your Guide to a Healthy New Year: What to Expect From a Cardiac Screening

At the start of a new year, many people consider ways to improve themselves. Whether you set New Year’s resolutions or not, the fresh start that comes with January provides an excellent opportunity. You can use this new year to move toward what matters to you.

If your health isn’t on that list, it should be. Prioritizing your physical and mental wellness helps you make everything else in your life possible. 

If you want to take proactive steps to protect your health in 2026, come see David Bolon, MD, for a cardiac screening. He offers this simple but highly effective check here at Manhattan Integrative Cardiovascular in Midtown East, Manhattan, New York City. 

What a cardiac screening can do for you

Heart disease is a leading cause of death for adults across the country. Cardiac screening helps you evaluate and proactively reduce your risk. 

During your screening, Dr. Bolon reviews several markers that indicate your heart health. He talks with you about how you’ve been feeling, your lifestyle, your family history of heart conditions, and other factors that impact your cardiovascular health. 

This way, you can make informed choices that protect your heart and your overall wellness. That could be as simple as lifestyle modifications, such as eating more healthy foods, or as involved as integrating the treatment you need to lower your risk of a heart issue. 

What happens during your cardiac screening

In addition to discussing your personal and family health history, Dr. Bolon uses a variety of tools during a typical cardiac screening. That usually includes:

• A blood glucose check
• A blood pressure check
• A calculation of your body mass index (BMI)
• A cholesterol check
• Genetic testing

Sometimes, he determines that more involved testing would benefit you. If you have a family history of cardiovascular problems or symptoms such as shortness of breath, Dr. Bolon might delve deeper. For that, he often uses tests like:

• A carotid ultrasound
• An echocardiogram
• A high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) test
• Cardiac stress testing

Based on his review of your screening results, Dr. Bolon develops a plan to help you protect your heart health. That usually includes nutrition and exercise guidance, along with recommendations for future cardiac screening on the cadence that’s right for you.

If your screening identifies an issue that requires treatment, Dr. Bolon takes action. He has experience treating atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and more. 

Make 2026 the year you get proactive about your heart health. To schedule your cardiac screening, call our office at (716) 303-4738 or book your appointment online today.