Emory University Hospital continues its strong commitment
of addressing heart disease before its development by
leading patients to a healthier way of life for themselves
and the ones they love. Because of this commitment, Emory
University now offers a comprehensive Preventive Cardiology
Clinic through their Heart & Vascular Center.
Heart Health Atlanta
Patients with a history of heart attacks in their family,
obesity, high blood pressure, or little or no exercise or
high cholesterol levels, are very likely candidates at risk
of a heart attack. Cardiac rehabilitation is the best form
of prevention and is the key to preventing the number one
killer of Americans. For existing heart patients, cardiac
rehabilitation is used to help them recover quickly and
improve their overall physical and mental functioning.
Heart Health at Emory
Emory University Hospital offers a variety of programs
used for those who are at risk for heart disease; may
already have it, or just want to learn more about it. Additional information is available on Emory’s website on these
programs including classes and other informative links on
how one can start getting healthier today.

Counseling is an important part of any successful cardiac
rehabilitation program. With counseling, a patient is helped in reducing the risk
factors described above, such as high cholesterol, smoking,
high blood pressure and others. At Emory Heart and
Vascular, programs include designing an exercise program,
supplying information on physical limitations and lending
emotional support to the patient.

Cardiac rehabilitation is not only integral in the
prevention of heart disease, but it may also help in
managing diabetes, osteoporosis in women, particular types
of cancer, and even chronic low back pain. Even those who
are not at risk may find the information useful for boosting
energy, losing weight and promoting overall good health.
Preventing Heart Disease
The Emory Heart & Vascular Center is committed to providing
clinically excellent cardiovascular patient care, promoting
overall heart health, pioneering innovative clinical
research, and training the best heart specialists in the
world. The Center is consistently recognized by U.S. News &
World Report as one of the top heart and cardiovascular
health centers in the country. In addition, many of Emory’s
cardiologists and surgeons are consistently recognized as
Atlanta’s Top Doctors by Atlanta Magazine and as America’s
Top Doctors.