Did you know that hormone imbalances may put heart health at risk? MultiCare endocrinologists are skilled in treating these imbalances and other endocrine problems that can increase your risk of heart problems.
How endocrine-related heart conditions develop
Hormone imbalances can contribute to conditions with a wide range of impacts on your heart health. You may develop unhealthy cholesterol levels, which increase your risk of heart disease and stroke, or high or low blood pressure, which is also dangerous. Problems such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes, sometimes caused by hormone imbalances, can also increase your risk of heart disease.
A cardiologist or primary care provider can help you manage unhealthy cholesterol, high blood pressure and chronic conditions, such as diabetes. But when standard treatments are no longer effective in keeping you healthy, you may need the expert care of an endocrinologist.
Treatment for endocrine-related heart conditions
Endocrinologists specialize in the care of hormone imbalances and hormone-related health conditions. They also understand the relationship between hormones and your heart. If you have an endocrine disorder, such as diabetes, endocrinologists can help you keep it under control and help you avoid potential heart problems.
If you’re at a high risk of developing endocrine-related heart disease, medicine may help. Your endocrinologist will partner with your cardiologist to create a treatment plan that’s right for you. your This could mean changes to your endocrine treatment, taking blood pressure or cholesterol medication, or utilizing other therapies.
Schedule an appointment with an endocrinologist
A referral is needed to schedule an appointment with a MultiCare endocrinologist. Contact your primary care physician to request a referral today.