HonorHealth Cardiometabolic Program

Integrated support for cardiac and metabolic wellness.

If you’ve had a heart attack or stroke, it’s natural to worry — and to wonder if you’re doing enough to protect your health. What if you could take a more precise approach, one that gently targets the metabolic risks that matter most to your heart?

The HonorHealth Cardiometabolic Program connects the dots between your heart, your metabolic risk factors and your overall health. With a team of dedicated cardiologists, metabolic experts and others, we build a care plan that’s made for you. Compassionate, comprehensive and backed by the latest research, our program helps you take control of your health — and feel like yourself again.

What we treat

Cardiometabolic disease isn’t just one condition — it’s a group of health issues that often show up together and can have a big impact on your well-being. These may include:

Diabetes, pre-diabetes or insulin resistance
High cholesterol and/or high triglyceride levels
High blood pressure
Excess body weight specifically in your abdominal area

When combined, these conditions can significantly raise your risk for serious problems like heart attacks, strokes and advanced diabetes.

At the HonorHealth Cardiometabolic Program, we take a comprehensive, personalized approach to help you manage these risks and protect your long-term health. Here’s how we support you:

Care tailored to you, grounded in the latest research
Individualized treatment plans that fit your life
A team of specialists in cardiology, endocrinology, nutrition, behavioral health and more
A focus on prevention and optimizing your health over time

By bringing cardiovascular and metabolic care together in one coordinated program, we fill a critical gap in traditional care — helping you feel your best while lowering your risk for future complications.

HonorHealth is proud to be part of the Cardiometabolic Center Alliance — a national group of healthcare leaders working together to transform the way cardiometabolic conditions are treated. As a member, we’re committed to improving outcomes by enhancing care delivery, tracking results and advancing research that benefits patients here at home and around the world.

What we offer

Cardiovascular health management

We help protect your heart using the latest research, medications and lifestyle strategies.

Personalized plans to reduce risk and prevent complications
Close monitoring of metabolic risk factors with InBody scan to ensure optimization
Care for coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD) and stroke (CVA)
GLP-1 medication initiation and titration, plus lifestyle support
Education and tools to support long-term self-management

Metabolic care that puts your heart first

We support your journey with proven strategies and personalized guidance.

Nutrition counseling, exercise planning and behavioral support
Pre- and post-INBODY scans to track progress and ensure muscle preservation and enhancement
Helps reduce visceral fat, a key factor linked to heart disease
Bariatric referrals when appropriate

Nutrition and lifestyle counseling

Small changes can lead to big improvements — and we’re here to help.

One-on-one nutrition assessments and meal planning
Support for physical activity, stress management and sustainable lifestyle habits

Precision medicine for cardiometabolic health

No two people are the same — your care shouldn’t be either.

Treatment plans tailored to your genetics, environment and lifestyle
Advanced testing for markers such as lipoprotein(a), apoB and NMR to understand your hereditary risk markers for cholesterol disorders
Personalized recommendations for medications, nutrition, exercise and stress management

Metabolic syndrome management

We catch early signs and take action to lower your risk.

Focus on high blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and insulin resistance
A comprehensive approach to help prevent heart disease, stroke and reduce risk of diabetes

Chronic disease prevention and screening

Know your risks — and take steps to stay ahead.

Advanced screenings to detect early signs of cardiometabolic disease
Personalized prevention strategies to improve heart and metabolic health

Collaborative specialty support

We work closely with other specialists to provide complete, well-rounded care:

Gastroenterology (FibroScan)
Endocrinology
Bariatric medicine
Behavioral health
Integrative medicine

Meet the team

Sirisha Vadali, MD

Sirisha Vadali, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and advanced lipidologist with a clinical focus in cardiometabolic medicine. She specializes in the prevention and management of cardiometabolic disease through advanced lipid management, precision diagnostics and individualized risk-reduction strategies. Dr. Vadali also leads research as a principal investigator in the field, advancing evidence-based approaches to cardiometabolic care.

Desiree Little, NP-BC

Desiree Little, NP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a clinical focus on cardiometabolic health at HonorHealth. She specializes in early identification and prevention of cardiovascular disease, crafting personalized care plans that target risk reduction through evidence-based strategies in weight management, nutrition and physical activity. Her mission is to empower patients to take control of their health and achieve sustainable, long-term wellness.

Hannah Ridinger, RN

Hannah Ridinger, RN, is a nurse navigator who assesses patient health, coordinates care, provides education on lifestyle changes, manages medications and supports preventive care — all to improve long-term outcomes and quality of life.

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