Heart Health Package
We highly recommend this package to guests who have hypertension, high cholesterol, or heart disease, or seek optimal prevention of these conditions. This package also provides excellent tools for losing excess weight safely, and for good.
Services include:
- Echocardiogram
- Carotid Ultrasound
- IMT (Intimal Medial Thickness)
- Consult with Cardiologist
- Thyroid Panel
- RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate)
- Body Composition Testing
- Heart-Healthy Private Cooking Class
- Heart Monitor
- Personal Nutrition Consultation
- Personal Exercise Consultation
The Heart Health Package, pre-booked, is $1,450 ($2,423 value).
This package is an addition to your Pritikin Program. In other words, after you make reservations for a one-week stay or longer at Pritikin, you may enhance your stay with this Heart Health Package.
This Package includes:
Echocardiogram
Ultrasound visualizing of the beating heart to evaluate heart function. We will assess thickness of the heart wall and identify any stiffness of heart muscle.
Carotid Ultrasound
Ultrasound visualizing of blood flow to the brain. We will identify if plaque is present, determine any early arteriosclerosis, and identify any effects of long-standing hypertension, which can lead to increased risk of stroke.
IMT (Intimal Medial Thickness)
Ultrasound visualizing of the carotid artery (the main artery leading to the brain). An IMT is one of the best methods for early detection of cardiovascular disease. With great accuracy, it can predict risk of an acute coronary event, such as a heart attack.
Consult with Cardiologist
A 45-minute consultation with eminent cardiologist Ronald Scheib, MD. Before coming to Pritikin as Medical Director, Dr. Scheib served as Chairman of the Board of Trust at the Miami Heart Institute as well as Chief of the Section of Cardiovascular Medicine.
Thyroid Panel
A blood panel that evaluates your thyroid function. Low thyroid function may result in fatigue and excessive weight gain. The results will help you and your physician determine the appropriate lifestyle and/or medication plan.
RMR (Resting Metabolic Rate)
This study evaluates the capacity of the body to metabolize foods (burn calories) and assists in identifying possible alterations in lifestyle that can promote weight loss.
Body Composition Testing
A scan that measures your percentage of lean muscle and body fat, and helps your Pritikin team set goals that enhance heart health as well as a leaner, fitter body.
Heart-Healthy Private Cooking Class
This private class, individualized to your personal needs, teaches hands-on skills for preparing healthy food. It can greatly assist in controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.
Heart Monitor
Your new Polar Heart Monitor will make it so easy to stay in your target heart rate zone. It will help you get fitter faster, and will add motivation and fun to every exercise workout.
Personal Nutrition Consultation
This consult will help you prioritize your key dietary goals for optimal heart health. It will also pinpoint any personal areas of challenge, from restaurants to cooking, and provide smart, simple solutions.
Personal Exercise Consultation
This consult will help you achieve the best returns from each workout. The focus is cardiovascular fitness, helping your heart become the strongest and healthiest it can be.
The Heart Health Package, pre-booked, is $1,450 ($2,423 value).
This package is an addition to your Pritikin Program. In other words, after you make reservations for a one-week stay or longer at Pritikin, you may enhance your stay with this Heart Health Package.
