Weight Loss

Overweight and obese individuals with body mass indexes (BMIs) of 25 or greater can benefit from losing just 5-10% of their body weight. Achieving and maintaining an ideal weight lessens the risk of heart disease and other obesity-related conditions. Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, helps patients move toward an ideal body weight and manage chronic diseases.

What are the advantages of medically supervised weight loss?

The benefits of undergoing medically supervised weight loss with the help of Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, include:

• Improved chronic disease management
• Lower risk of a heart attack and stroke
• More energy
• Mood improvements
• Increased self-confidence
• Longer life expectancy
• Improved quality of life
• Easier weight loss 
• Long-lasting, highly effective outcomes
• Safety

Medical weight loss techniques make it easier for you to achieve and maintain your target weight for a lifetime.

Which conditions can weight loss improve?

If you carry excess body weight, medical weight loss at Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, lessens your risk of or helps you better manage the following conditions and more:

• Diabetes
• Insulin resistance
• Joint pain
• Hormone imbalances
• Arthritis 
• Asthma
• Varicose veins
• Spider veins
• Vascular diseases
• High blood pressure
• High triglycerides
• High cholesterol
• Heart disease

Losing weight if you’re overweight or obese not only reduces the risk of chronic diseases, but it can also help you better manage them — lowering the risk of complications.

What happens during medically supervised weight loss?

To determine which weight loss plan best suits your needs and goals, your Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, provider weighs you, determines your body mass index (BMI), and discusses your medical history. 

They complete a physical exam and may order blood testing, heart function tests (nuclear stress testing, Holter monitoring, echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (EKGs), etc.), or other diagnostic testing.

Your customized weight loss treatment plan may consist of:

• Heart-healthy diet and exercise programs
• Medications
• Nutrition counseling
• Lifestyle education 
• Dietary supplements
• Chronic care management
• Geriatric care

If you have heart disease or other chronic conditions, you might also benefit from enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy, interventional cardiology, vein care, telemetry monitoring, pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), or other top-quality services provided by the Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, experts.

They follow up to ensure your treatment plan is safe, effective, and long-lasting. Call your provider at any time with questions during your weight loss journey.

Schedule a weight loss evaluation at Lorven Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC, by phone or request an appointment online today.