Many people see a cardiologist too late. Sometimes, they’ve been living for months—or even years—with subtle bodily signals that seem harmless but are actually warning signs of cardiovascular problems. At Clínica Samon, we believe there is no better medicine than timely attention. Consulting before a crisis arises can change the course of your health.

Listening to what your body is trying to tell you—even when it speaks quietly—is a form of active prevention.

Some signs may appear isolated or have simple explanations, but they should not be ignored. Chest pain—whether it feels like tightness during exertion or a strange discomfort at rest—can be a sign of coronary artery disease. Palpitations, especially if they occur at rest or cause discomfort, may point to an arrhythmia. Shortness of breath when climbing stairs, excessive fatigue during everyday tasks, frequent dizziness, or fainting episodes are symptoms that warrant careful medical evaluation.

Other signs, such as swollen ankles or difficult-to-control blood pressure, may also have a cardiac origin—especially when accompanied by other symptoms or a family history of heart attack, sudden death, or early-onset cardiovascular disease.

You don’t need to wait until you feel unwell to see a cardiologist. If you are over 40—especially if you smoke (or used to), have diabetes, high cholesterol, are overweight, or lead a sedentary lifestyle—a full cardiology evaluation is advisable. It’s also recommended for people who have experienced persistent symptoms after viral infections like COVID-19, or those living with chronic stress and insomnia—factors that affect heart health more than we often realize.

Thanks to tools like SCORE2 and PREVENT, we can now estimate cardiovascular risk accurately and personalize it to each individual. This allows not only for early detection but also the design of tailored preventive strategies.

At Clínica Samon, we don’t believe in impersonal check-ups. Every assessment begins with a thorough medical consultation, where we listen carefully to each person’s story and concerns. From there, we conduct the necessary tests based on the clinical picture: an electrocardiogram (ECG), an echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart), and when appropriate, a stress test to evaluate how the heart responds to exercise.

We also estimate medium- and long-term cardiovascular risk by taking into account age, medical history, blood pressure, lipid profile, lifestyle habits, and other clinical factors.

The result of the consultation is a personalized prevention and follow-up plan, aimed at the early detection of structural, electrical, or functional abnormalities of the heart.

Regular cardiology check-ups not only improve the management of known conditions but also help prevent serious complications in asymptomatic individuals with elevated risk. This is particularly relevant for people over 40, patients with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, or a family history of heart disease.

A cardiology consultation should be seen as a preventive tool—not just a response to symptoms. In today’s world, where cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, early detection and structured follow-up are key to reducing the clinical and societal impact of these conditions.