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To participate in WellspringHeart, patients must meet the screening criteria. A medical history is taken and baseline in-office tests are performed. A Registered Dietician will discuss fundamental principles of the diet.

• Results of lab values
• Risk factors
• Blood pressure/heart rate
• Body mass index (BMI)
• Measurements
• Goals are set

Those who meet the initial screening criteria will be referred for a CT Angiography at Silverton Hospital; the results of which will be discussed with the patient by the program Medical Director. Should the results of the CT Angiography and screenings suggest the need for WellspringHeart intervention, the Nurse Case Manager will discuss the program in detail with the participant and schedule enrollment. Eligible participants include:

• Patients with a history of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), MI, stent, angioplasty, bypass surgery, CABG, diabetes; or
• Individuals at high risk for CAD, male over 45 or female over 55 with two of the following:
1. Elevated lipids (cholesterol)
2. Hypertension
3. Those medicated for any of the above
4. Family history of heart disease
5. Obesity
6. History of smoking

Every day, the participants and graduates of WellspringHeart are proving they can take control of their own health, ensure future vitality and reverse the effects of heart disease on themselves and their family. Graduates report equally impressive results in their daily lives, their relationships and their outlook.

• Less depression and hostility
• Longer life expectancy
• Improved exercise tolerance
• Fewer coronary events
• Less angina
• Long term compliance (over 5 years) and continued improvement of risk factors