Cardiovascular Risk Prevention & Advanced Hypertension Management in Plano
Located in our Plano Central medical office building. Comprehensive blood pressure control, advanced ApoB cholesterol profiling, and non-invasive vascular screening.
Hypertension and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease remain the leading silent killers of adults in North Texas. At our Example Parkway flagship clinic, our internal medicine team combines hospital-grade diagnostics — including on-site 12-lead EKG and carotid duplex ultrasound — with advanced cardiometabolic blood panels (Apolipoprotein B, Lipoprotein(a), and high-sensitivity CRP) to stop arterial plaque progression decades before a cardiac event.
Who is a good candidate
- Adults with resting blood pressure consistently exceeding 130/80 mmHg
- Patients with family history of early heart disease, stroke, or heart attack
- Individuals with elevated LDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, or high calcium scores
- Patients requiring secondary hypertension workups (evaluating renal artery stenosis or sleep apnea)
Treatment protocol
- Step 1: Automated Oscillometric Blood Pressure Profiling — Multi-reading clinical blood pressure staging to rule out "white coat syndrome" and establish true resting arterial pressure.
- Step 2: On-Site 12-Lead EKG & Vascular Screening — Immediate assessment of cardiac rhythm, electrical conduction, left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), and carotid arterial wall thickness.
- Step 3: Advanced Atherogenic Lipid Stratification — Quantification of particle counts (ApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP) to evaluate true biological vascular inflammation beyond basic cholesterol.
- Step 4: Evidence-Based Anti-Hypertensive Protocol — Synergistic multi-agent prescription (ACEi/ARB, CCB, thiazide) paired with potassium and sodium dietary strategies for sustained normotension.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my physician check ApoB instead of just standard LDL cholesterol?
Standard LDL only calculates the estimated weight of cholesterol in your blood, but ApoB measures the exact particle number of all plaque-causing lipoproteins. One person can have a "normal" LDL but a dangerous number of small, dense particles entering their arterial wall. ApoB provides the true predictive risk of heart attack and stroke.
Can you perform an EKG in your office during my visit?
Yes. All of our clinical suites are equipped with in-office 12-lead EKG machines. If you have palpitations, chest discomfort, or high blood pressure, we perform and interpret your EKG immediately.
What if my blood pressure remains high despite medications?
Our internists specialize in resistant hypertension. We evaluate underlying causes like hyperaldosteronism, obstructive sleep apnea, and renal artery changes to customize effective combination regimens.