We specialize in providing comprehensive care and personalized strategies to help patients manage and optimize their heart health. Located in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, our dedicated team is committed to empowering individuals with heart disease to achieve better outcomes through the principles of functional medicine and the Mediterranean lifestyle.

Understanding Heart Disease

Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, encompasses a range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, including:

1. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): CAD occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked by plaque buildup, leading to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.

2. Heart Failure: Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, and fluid retention.

3. Arrhythmias: Arrhythmias are abnormal heart rhythms that can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively, potentially leading to complications such as fainting or sudden cardiac arrest.

4. Valvular Heart Disease: Valvular heart disease occurs when one or more of the heart’s valves are damaged or malfunctioning, affecting blood flow within the heart.

Our Approach

At Dr. Pappas Health, we take a holistic approach to managing heart disease, focusing on addressing the root causes of cardiovascular problems and promoting optimal heart function. Our approach includes:

1. Comprehensive Assessment: We’ll conduct a thorough evaluation of your medical history, symptoms, cardiovascular risk factors, and diagnostic test results to assess the severity and underlying causes of your heart disease. This comprehensive assessment allows us to develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and goals.

2. Personalized Treatment Plans: Based on our assessment findings, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan that aims to stabilize your condition, manage symptoms, and improve your overall cardiovascular health. Our treatment plans may include dietary modifications, exercise programs, stress management techniques, smoking cessation support, medication optimization, and other interventions aimed at optimizing heart function and reducing the risk of complications.

3. Nutrition Guidance: Nutrition plays a crucial role in heart disease management. We’ll provide you with evidence-based nutrition guidance, emphasizing the principles of the Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve overall cardiovascular health. Our nutrition recommendations focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, healthy fats, and moderate amounts of red wine.

4. Lifestyle Modification: Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, smoking, alcohol consumption, stress, and sleep quality can significantly impact heart health. We’ll work with you to identify and address lifestyle factors that may be contributing to your heart disease, providing guidance and support to help you adopt healthier habits and routines that support optimal heart function and overall well-being.

5. Ongoing Support and Monitoring: Managing heart disease requires ongoing support and monitoring. We’ll provide you with regular follow-up visits, monitoring of your symptoms, cardiovascular risk factors, and adjustments to your treatment plan as needed to ensure that we’re effectively managing your condition and optimizing your cardiovascular health over time.