Kadima Center for Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention

10/01/2025

❤️ World Heart Day 2025 – Don’t Miss a Beat ❤️

This past Monday was World Heart Day, a reminder of the importance of protecting the organ that keeps us alive—our hearts. This year’s theme, “Don’t Miss a Beat,” highlights the precious time loved ones around the world lose to early deaths from cardiovascular disease.

Carey felt it was imperative to find a way to provide cutting-edge proactive medical care—testing and treatments that actually improve and extend people’s lives instead of simply treating symptoms in the later stages of disease. That vision led to the creation of Kadima Center for Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention.

At Kadima Center, we believe this is something worth raising awareness about every day—not just once a year. Our team has the knowledge and expertise to help patients successfully navigate their journey to optimal health. That’s why we go beyond routine care, offering more comprehensive workups, longer appointment times, and in-depth education with personalized medical guidance.

Heart disease may be the leading cause of death in our country, but with the right care, it doesn’t have to be your story. Together, let’s protect every beat. 💙✨

08/11/2025

After administering a cpet test on a patient, we spend a lot of time talking about developing an exercise regimen that optimizes zone 2 cardio (and what their specific heart rate zones are for that). However, as you train, your heart will become stronger and your cardiorespiratory fitness will improve, thus changing those zones (this is one of the reasons why we do follow up testing).

So- pay attention to this level of exertion in this video. This is what moderate intensity (zone 2) should look/feel like. It’s the level of exertion where you can carry on a conversation - but you would rather not. This is the BEST exercise you can do to i crease your vo2 max (the number one marker of longevity) - AND by the way, this is also your fat burning zone. Get your zone 2 on!!!

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08/05/2025

This visual says it all. For both men AND women, EVEN with traditional medical care, the number ONE killer is heart disease. This is TRAGIC because it is a preventable disease - we just can't wait until there are symptoms (or evidence of full-blown disease) to treat it. It takes identifying risk factors early and shutting them down. This is where we come in at Kadima Center, and it is our absolute joy to help you overcome the statistics. EVEN when you have a genetic predisposition for heart disease, it doesn't have to be your destiny. And we are SO sure we can help, we offer a money-back guarantee you won't have a heart attack or stroke while under our care and following out treatment protocols!

Want to live a long healthy life without fear of our nations' biggest killer - just give us a call. We would be SO happy to help!

08/01/2025

🚨 Exciting Announcement from Kadima Center! 🚨

We’re thrilled to introduce our Introductory Advanced Work-Up — an assessment designed for individuals who want to take control of their health and detect early signs of vascular dysfunction so they can prevent our nations leading killers.

Perfect for anyone 40+ or those with a family history or risk factors for heart disease. If you’re not ready for the full year Optimal Health Program, this is a great place to start.💙

What’s Included:
- CIMT (Carotid Intima Media Thickness): Detects early plaque and inflammation before it blocks blood flow
- CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test): A full grade medical stress test that also measures VO₂ max — the #1 marker for longevity and assesses your safe and optimal heart rate zones for exercise.
- Body Composition Analysis: Tracks visceral fat + muscle mass to guide your nutrition goals
- Access to the BaleDoneen Educational Program Online: Learn from renowned heart health experts ($500 value)
- One-Hour Consultation with Carey McNamara, PA-C: Personalized review of your results and recommendations
- Cost: $1200
‼️ Special Offer: For the month of August, we’re offering the Introductory Advanced Work-Up for just $1000 — that’s $200 off our normal price!
If your tests come back abnormal and you choose to opt in to our full Optimal Health Program after completing the work-up, this initial amount will be credited toward your annual tuition.

🩺 Early detection is the key to prevention — and prevention is the key to longevity.

📞 Call us today to schedule or message us with any questions!

Please share with any friends or family members who may benefit from this program.🤍

08/01/2025

Starting next week, the week of August 4th, we are shifting our days to Monday and Wednesday.

We look forward to seeing you on our new days!

If you have any questions please let us know.

07/27/2025

Overwhelmed. Confused. Unheard.

That’s what many patients have told me when I asked them about their experience within today’s healthcare system.

This should concern us all because heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide—yet research shows that with the right strategies, the majority of cases could be prevented early on.

1- Doctors are too rushed to explain the key drivers of heart disease.

2- Preventive care is rarely prioritized—unless you're already sick, you’re often on your own.

3- Requests for advanced lab work or heart scans are frequently dismissed.

4- Lifestyle advice is vague at best, with little practical guidance.

5- Critical markers like insulin resistance, ApoB, and Lp(a) often aren’t tested at all.

Even motivated patients are left to “figure it out themselves.”

This is not what success looks like. Not for patients. Not for doctors.

But let me be clear: I don’t blame the medical providers. The system is broken. It rewards volume, not prevention. Reaction, not proactive care.

But still . . . we need to do better. People want a clear, actionable plan. They want confidence that they’ve done everything reasonable to understand—and lower—their risk of heart disease.

Unfortunately, that’s not what people are getting.

THIS is why Kadima Center exists - to provide the testing, the education, and the ongoing support to help YOU prevent our nation's leading killer, while also optimizing your health. It isn't just about living LONGER, it's about living BETTER.

You don't have to be confused any longer. We will personalize a treatment plan for you (both with lifestyle and medications, if needed) . . AND we offer a MONEY BACK GUARANTEE you won't have a heart attack or stroke while under our care and following our treatment protocols.

At Kadima Center, we believe NOONE should die from a disease we can prevent. You don't have to be one of the statistics.

We are here to help, just a phone call away.

07/12/2025

This rock star patient just REVERSED her disease with focused training and dietary changes. Her CPET test showed a form of cardiovascular dysfunction, one we often see in patients over age 40. Most stress tests can’t identify abnormalities at the early stage of disease, rather they are only measuring EKG changes . . . but THIS is where the CPET shines.

FIRST, it identifies whether you have any signs of vascular dysfunction. Even if you feel fine when you exercise, you can have this problem, and if this is the case, it radically changes how you should train. Of course if you have serious heart disease it can identity that too. We have a couple of patients who the CPET identified they needed cardiac bypass surgery.

SECOND, it rmeasures Vo2 max, the ABSOLUTE BEST marker of longevity we have. The higher this number, the healthier you are. This can improve with proper training and treatments (which is where we come in and help you peraonalize a plan).

THIRD, it identifies your heart rate range for Zone 2 training. Zone 2 is your “fat-burning” zone, a moderate intensity range that we should all spend the majority of our time in when doing cardio. Higher intensity training (Orange Theory, Cross fit, Boot Camp style classes, etc.) are NOT zone 2 training and should be limited to individuals without any cardiovascular dysfunction . . . because in these situations, high heart rate training STRESSES your heart instead of strengthening it (completely counterproductive).

Diana is a runner, and came to me wanting to shoot for a faster time in her road races. I hated to break the news to her that her CPET indicated faster speeds would stress her system. She took my advice to focus on Zone 2 training and found a program called “80/20 running” by Matt Fitzgerald. She worked the program while also adjusting her diet to dial in her blood sugars. Now hear we are 6 months later and she no longer has vascular dysfunction! She can now run her road races and shoot for a faster speed. Way to go Diana- you are an inspiration to us all!

So how do you know if you have this dysfunction and need to change your workout regimen? A CPET. We order them on every patient initially, and then annually to track improvements.

At Kadima Center we work with a wide range of patients- some who are older and already have advanced heart disease (and need help shutting the disease down), and others who are younger and want to address risk factors early to focus on preventing it. Whether you are an athlete or a cardiac patient, a CPET test could help guide you in how to best improve your health.

Want to get a CPET dome to learn how healthy your heart really is? Just give us a call- we love helping our patients achieve their optimal health!

07/02/2025

We're making it even easier to stay connected with Kadima Center!💬

You can now text our office with questions, appointment updates, refills, or rescheduling needs — all from the convenience of your phone.

This is just one more way we're making care more personal, proactive, and accessible for our Kadima Center patients.

Current patients—feel free to continue reaching out through the portal or by phone, whichever works best for you!

Save our number and feel free to send us a message anytime. We'll get back to you during office hours!
📲 (843) 737-6223

06/25/2025

One year ago, we officially opened our doors with a bold mission: to prevent heart attacks and strokes before they happen — and to empower people to live longer, fuller lives. Today, we’re celebrating a full year of progress, partnerships, and powerful prevention!
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From our ribbon cutting to real results, we’ve stayed true to our purpose: moving healthcare forward with cutting-edge tools, personalized care, and a whole-person approach that honors body, mind, and spirit.

At Kadima, we don’t just treat illness — we help you move forward with purpose, vitality, and faith. Here’s to year one and the many lives ahead we hope to impact.

Kadima means “let’s go” — and we’re just getting started. 🩺✨💙

06/23/2025

✨Meet Carey McNamara✨
Founder of Kadima Center for Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention

With over 20 years of experience as a physician assistant in family medicine, Carey McNamara’s passion for prevention runs deep. Early in her career, she was introduced to advanced biomarker testing—and when she realized these tools could truly save lives, everything changed.

Determined to make a greater impact, Carey traveled across the country to train under nationally renowned physicians in cardiovascular risk reduction, including completing the respected BaleDoneen preceptorship. Her expertise quickly became recognized, and she was hired by two companies to train other medical providers on using advanced testing to detect risk early—before a crisis happens.

In an effort to reach more people Carey opened Whole Heart Family Medicine in 2019 to provide advanced, integrative, and accessible care through an insurance model. The practice grew quickly through word-of-mouth, but insurance limitations made it hard to deliver truly personalized, preventative care. Providers were overwhelmed, and burnout became inevitable. Carey saw the flaw in a system that funds costly procedures, but not the care that could prevent them.

But Carey’s mission didn’t stop there. Knowing that heart disease remains the #1 killer of both men and women worldwide, she felt a calling to do more. Carey felt it was imperative to find a way to provide this cutting-edge proactive medical care to others, testing and treatments that actually improve and extend people’s lives instead of just treating the symptoms in the later stages of disease. That calling led to the creation of Kadima Center—a place where prevention is personal, care is compassionate, and patients are empowered to reclaim their health.

💛 At Kadima, Carey combines cutting-edge science with deep compassion to help prevent and even reverse heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and more. She’s not just treating patients—she’s changing lives.

06/09/2025

Why Kadima?

Kadima is the Hebrew word for “moving forward” — not passively, but with purpose, energy, and momentum.
It means: “Come on — let’s go!”
And it’s more than just our name. It’s our mission.

We are Kadima Center because we:

1️⃣ Embrace Progress in Healthcare
We don’t just keep up with medical advances — we lead with them. From genetics-informed care to advanced diagnostics, we offer cutting-edge, evolving tools to give our patients the best possible outcomes.

2️⃣ Empower Your Health Journey
We believe every person deserves to live their longest, fullest life. That’s why we equip our patients with personalized medical insight, education, and lifestyle coaching — putting real power in their hands.

3️⃣ Encourage Purpose-Driven Living
Kadima also carries a spiritual meaning: to keep your gaze steady, aligned with faith and purpose. True healing goes beyond the physical — so our care embraces body, mind, and spirit.

At Kadima Center, we’re not just here to treat illness — we’re here to help you move forward with purpose, vitality, and faith.
Kadima means more than progress — it’s a path to whole-person healing.

Kadima — Come on, let’s go. 💫

05/18/2025

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. It kills almost twice as many people globally when compared to all cancers combined. Please don't take your chances with this one - get an advanced work-up EARLY (preferably at the age of 40) to identify any hidden risk factors and come up with a plan to prevent or reverse any cardiovascular disease. THIS IS WHY WE EXIST - to help you beat the statistics.