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Adesso Documentation

We are mothers, spouses, professionals, sisters, friends, daughters. Oftentimes, we are presidents of our own homes and CEOs of the lives of the ones we love. With all that, is it any wonder that heart disease is the number one killer of women? Think of all the things on your to-do list for this week. But let me ask you, what about you?

Are you taking care of yourself? Are you vibrant, energetic, and the healthiest person you can be? Despite all the many demands on you each week, are you making sure that you are also taking care of you- the one taking care of so many others?

I always say our hearts are the metronome of our lives. They carry our highs, our lows, and experience it all with us, one beat at a time. We owe it to ourselves to take care of our constant companion and prevent cardiovascular disease. Heartcare is our ultimate health goal. And how we get there is through this journey, I want you to really understand your heart health.

We are not talking about heart disease; we are talking about heart health. How do you stay vital? How do you live the life you want to lead? It is not about sickness; it is about wellness.

I am so glad you are here now at Adesso (which means “now,” in Italian). Just by starting the Adesso Clinical Program, you have already done something critical for yourself. Congratulations. Let us tell you what is coming next.

From the bottom of my heart,

Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, CEO/Founder of Adesso

Ready? Your Heartcare Journey Begins Now​

Here’s what is ahead for you:

  1. Do you have an appointment with your primary care provider? You could be reading this in the office right now! Fantastic, step 1 is done. If not, make one today. They are waiting to hear from you.

  2. You will download MyAdesso, our wellness and health app for women if you have not already. The clinic will give you a flyer with a QR code so you can easily get started.

  3. The program will run for one year. It is quite simple:

    a) Wellness Visit. You will get a basic health screening and check your overall health.

    b) On MyAdesso, you will start with the Adesso Heart Score, which will tell you about your specific risk factors. You can discuss those risk factors with your primary care provider. But it will also help create specific actions you can take in just a minute or two a day on MyAdesso to focus on health and prevention steps that are practical but specific for you.

    c) You will undergo two tests: a blood test and a CPET test, which is like riding a bike (while wearing a mask!). Like this picture (right). It’s actually kind of fun. After your test results are available, you will meet with your primary care provider, who will give you a personalized prevention plan for heart health.

    d) You will return for testing every 3-4 months, and in the meantime, you will make subtle changes in your life that will help you meet your health goals. You can track a all of these changes in MyAdesso.

    e) For the next several weeks, you will enjoy a brief 10-minute learning journey in MyAdesso with Dr. Suzanne that will teach you and motivate you for every step of your heart health journey.

    f) During each visit, you will take the same tests and begin to see healthy results. And that’s it!

  4. Frequently Asked Questions: a) If you experience any issues with the app, please contact us at info@hearttech.health. Our staff will assist you in resolving any issues you might have.

    b) If you have not used apps much, do not worry. Using the app is more enjoyable than difficult. If you agree to let your health metrics come in from your phone when you sign up (just click the toggle on and approve) then all your data will load automatically. Your health data can be tracked as well. c) If any health issues or concern arise, please contact your primary care provider.

    d) Are your visits covered by insurance? Yes! Every clinical decision is approved by Medicare and most insurances. Please check with the office staff as you would with any medical services. But this is designed to be no extra cost to you beyond your specific insurance co-pay, if applicable. MyAdesso is Free!

  5. Adesso.Health: While MyAdesso is designed to help you get all the information you need at the touch of your fingers. But the larger community and more than two dozen health experts can be found at our website. Please visit often for information, events and overall health advice and motivation.

When is the best time to start your heart health journey? Adesso! Because why wait?