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The Cardiovascular Disease Reversal Program (CVDRP)
at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center can help
you succeed.
You aren’t alone.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), about 70 million Americans (almost one-fourth of the population) have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD). And heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S.
But there’s good news. Research shows much heart disease can be prevented and, about 30 percent of the time, existing heart disease can actually be reversed.
Take Control
Lifestyle changes are an important aspect of taking control of CVDRP. Incorporating diet and exercise changes into your life, making sure you understand what prescription medications you (are) to take and for how long, and following through on needed tests and doctor visits are crucial to taking control of cardiovascular disease. But managing all these areas can be confusing, time-consuming and sometimes overwhelming -- especially if you are trying to do it alone.
Let us Help
Our CVDRP Clinical Care Coordinators work with you and your physician, (and) other healthcare providers and community resources to maximize your disease management. We can answer questions about medications and tests and even locate appropriate exercise and stress reduction programs, nutrition counseling and transportation resources in your community, if needed.
You’ll remain under the care of your personal physician at all times – but CVDRP is here to provide clear, comprehensive guidance to help you complete all the steps of your physician’s prescribed treatment plan. A secure computer database that includes a personalized treatment record keeps track of your appointments, lab tests and results. We’ll monitor your progress, compile data and provide a regular progress report to your doctor, too.
This is a free program for eligible patients with established CVD or those at risk. The CVDRP is funded by a grant through the Providence Saint Joseph Foundation. Medical services prescribed by your doctor are billed as usual.
A Word for Physicians
Despite enormous progress in the diagnosis and treatment of CVD, compliance remains a substantial problem. The gap between recommended evidence-based interventions and what is actually carried through remains large. For example, according to the AHA, ten percent of all hospital admissions are the result of patient failure to take prescription medications. In fact, AHA statistics show more than half of all Americans with chronic diseases don't follow their physician's medication and lifestyle guidance.
The CVDRP offers a new strategy – at no cost to your practice or your patient– to help promote patient compliance. Our Clinical Care Coordinators can aid compliance, optimize treatment and improve outcomes by helping your patients understand and follow through on treatments and testing. We also facilitate interdisciplinary communication, help centralize patient data and provide you with regular progress reports. Our future goals include a dedicated ambulance service and facilitated home monitoring.
Enroll today. Physicians can refer patients, patients can self-refer or they may be referred through any of the Providence Saint Joseph Cardiovascular Services. For more information, contact Elizabeth Herbst-Collins, P.A., at (818) 847-4160.
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