Heart disease and stroke can be prevented. Early detection of your individual risk and aggressive attention to reducing that risk will prevent and in some cases even reverse the disease process that causes heart attacks and stroke. The goal of the POTENTRx Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention with Exercise and Diet Prescription Program (S.H.A.P.E.D.Rx) is to decrease cardiovascular disease related death and disability by promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors and comprehensive strategies that promote cardiovascular health.

To do this, POTENTRx has created a comprehensive Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Program which includes the following four main components:

1. Personal Stroke and Heart Attack Risk Assessment Profile

• Comprehensive metabolic laboratory testing
      Advanced lipids and biomarkers
      Genomic testing for cardiovascular/stroke/diabetes risk


• Non-invasive imaging to detect atherosclerosis
      coronary calcium scanning
      carotid intimal medial thickening (CIMT) ultrasound


• Detailed review of family and personal medical history

2. Personal Physical Assessment

• Complete physical exam including biometric measurements


• Personailzed Fitness assessment
      Aerobic exercise capacity
      Strength and flexibility


• Individual nutritional inventory

3. Personal Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Plan

• Medical consultation with Sarah M. Speck, MD MPH
• Nutrition plan based on your specific genetics, biochemistry and goals
• Personal exercise prescription to address your goals

4. Implementing your Prevention Plan, Keys to Success

• Your POTENTRx Health Portfolio
• Nutritional Support
• Health coaching
• Stress management
• Personal Fitness training