Your Heart, Your Future: A New Way to Understand Cardiovascular Risk Before Problems Arise

At Natural Medicine of Stillwater, we believe that the most powerful heart-health strategy is early awareness. When we can identify subtle signs of stress, inflammation, or vascular strain before symptoms appear, we can intervene with nutrition, lifestyle, metabolic support, and—when appropriate—medical therapy that protects long-term cardiovascular health.

Today, we have access to a new category of blood testing that helps us do exactly that.

Introducing HART CADhs and HART CVE: Advanced Tests for Early Heart-Risk Insight

These tests were developed with Massachusetts General Hospital using rigorous clinical research and machine-learning methods. They analyze specific proteins in your blood that reflect deeper cardiovascular physiology—things traditional labs often miss.

Unlike imaging or invasive diagnostics, these tests require only a simple blood draw. No fasting. No radiation. No contrast. No specialized equipment.

They give us a clearer picture of your cardiovascular biology—helping us act earlier, more precisely, and more naturally.

What These Tests Measure

HART CADhs

Evaluates your likelihood of having significant coronary artery obstruction (≥70% blockage). It uses three proteins that reflect:

• cardiac stress (hs-Troponin)

• metabolic and inflammatory balance (Adiponectin)

• cardio-renal and vascular inflammation (KIM-1)

Scores range from 1–5, with higher scores indicating higher likelihood of obstruction.

HART CVE

Assesses your one-year risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular death. It measures four proteins associated with:

• cardiac wall stress (NT-proBNP)

• plaque activity and calcification (Osteopontin)

• inflammation and plaque instability (TIMP-1)

• cardio-renal injury (KIM-1)

Scores range from 1–10, grouped into low, moderate, and high risk.

These biomarkers reflect real-time physiology—not just cholesterol or blood pressure, but the underlying processes that drive cardiovascular disease.

How We Use HART CADhs and CVE  Results in Your Care

We integrate these results into a whole-person plan that may include:

For Lower-Risk Scores

• nutrition focused on inflammation reduction

• metabolic optimization

• exercise and movement therapy

• stress and sleep support

• blood pressure and glucose balance

• weight management

• smoking cessation support

For Moderate-Risk Scores

• more targeted lipid management

• structured exercise or cardiac rehab

• supplements to support vascular and metabolic health

• medication collaboration with your cardiologist when appropriate

• follow-up testing to monitor improvement

For Higher-Risk Scores

• coordinated care with cardiology

• advanced imaging when needed

• twice-annual monitoring

• intensive metabolic and inflammatory support

• personalized nutrition and lifestyle protocols

These tests help us avoid unnecessary procedures, identify risk early, and tailor interventions to your unique biology.

Why Early Detection Matters for Heart Health

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death, yet many of the underlying processes begin silently—years before symptoms appear. These tests help us identify those processes early, giving you the opportunity to make informed, proactive choices about your health.

This is not about predicting the future with certainty. It’s about giving you more information, earlier, so you can take steps that support long-term vitality.

Ready to Learn More About Your Heart Health?

We offer both HART CADhs and HART CVE testing here at Natural Medicine of Stillwater. If you’d like to explore whether these tests are right for you—or if you’re ready to schedule your blood draw—our team is here to help.

Contact our clinic to schedule an appointment and get started.