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Epic Heart &
Vascular Care
- Primary Care Mulitspeciality Practice
- Epic Heart & Vascular Care
- Primary Care Mulitspeciality Practice
Maintaining a healthy weight is more than a number on the scale—it’s a critical part of managing cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of vein and arterial disease. Below are answers to the most searched questions about the connection between weight loss programs, diet, lifestyle changes, and weight loss medications – and how they all contribute to better vein and heart health.
Excess weight increases the workload on the heart and veins. Obesity is a well-documented risk factor for:
According to the Journal of Vascular Surgery, obese individuals have higher rates of chronic venous disease, partly due to increased abdominal pressure and impaired blood return from the legs1.
At our practice, we understand that no two bodies are the same. That’s why our weight loss program is custom-built to fit your body, your health, and your goals.
We combine evidence-based medicine with compassionate support to help you lose weight and keep it off.
We start with a complete health assessment to understand your metabolism, lifestyle, hormone balance, and medical history.
Our team creates a flexible, realistic, and satisfying dietary plan designed just for your preferences and your body’s needs—no crash diets, just sustainable results.
Medications like Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) can enhance weight loss by reducing appetite, improving insulin sensitivity, and supporting fat metabolism.
These are prescribed and monitored by our licensed medical professionals.
We’ll guide you through stress management, physical activity routines, and healthy habit-building to ensure long-term success.
Regular check-ins, progress tracking, and adjustments to your plan keep you motivated and on the right path.
Thousands have changed their lives with the help of our medically guided programs—you can too.
We help patients lose weight safely and sustainably while reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
Losing weight reduces pressure on leg veins, improves blood flow, and lowers inflammation—helping prevent or improve varicose veins, venous ulcers, and even arterial wounds.
A weight loss clinic offers medically supervised services to help patients lose weight safely and effectively. This may include:
Clinics may also screen for risk factors like insulin resistance or sleep apnea—both linked to vein disease and vascular complications.
By addressing underlying conditions like obesity, high blood sugar, and hypertension, clinics reduce the vascular strain that leads to varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and arterial plaque formation.
Dietary counseling involves working with a registered dietitian or clinician to create an individualized eating plan based on:
According to the American journal of Clinical Nutrition, calorie reduction through diet is the most effective first-line strategy for long-term weight loss.2
Improved nutrition reduces systemic inflammation and improves blood vessel function. A diet low in sodium and saturated fats helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, while diets rich in fiber and antioxidants may protect against venous and arterial damage.
Lifestyle modification refers to non-medication strategies that help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight. This includes:
Making a habit of daily walking can benefit your venous circulation and may lower the risk of blood clots and leg swelling.
Oral weight loss medications are prescribed for patients who haven’t achieved results through diet and exercise alone. Common FDA-approved medications include:
These medications work by reducing appetite, altering brain chemistry, or decreasing fat absorption.
Reducing body fat decreases pressure on venous valves, slows disease progression, and helps manage comorbidities like high blood pressure and diabetes that worsen vascular disease.
Injectable medications like GLP-1 receptor agonists have become widely used for weight loss. These include:
Originally developed for diabetes, these drugs slow gastric emptying and reduce hunger signals in the brain. Clinical trials show patients often lose 10–15% of their total body weight over time.
GLP-1 medications not only help with weight loss but also reduce systemic inflammation and improve blood sugar control. This leads to fewer complications from diabetes, less vascular stiffness, and better vein function.
Weight management is a cornerstone of vascular health. Whether it’s through a medical weight loss clinic, dietary guidance, lifestyle change, or medications, losing weight reduces pressure on your veins, improves blood circulation, and lowers your risk of serious complications like venous ulcers, varicose veins, and peripheral artery disease.
If you’re struggling with weight and also experiencing symptoms like leg pain, swelling, or slow-healing wounds—a weight loss program tailored to your vascular health may be the most important step you can take.
Our clinic provides comprehensive cardiac care, from acute treatment to ongoing follow-up, for patients throughout the greater Hudson Valley. Schedule an appointment with our team through our convenient online scheduling form or by calling 877-EPIC-DOC (877-3742-362).
Remember: This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your cardiologist or healthcare provider for personalized diagnosis, treatment, and management strategies for heart failure.
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