Preventive Cardiology - previously the Cardiac Wellness Clinic, located in Seattle, is a unique program at Virginia Mason whose mission is to reduce or eliminate the risk of heart attack and stroke in individuals. A team of specialists including a cardiologist, nurse practitioner, registered nurses, pharmacists and a dietitian are certified to assess and manage risk of heart attack and stroke. The team’s expertise is in assisting individuals in managing cholesterol and cholesterol medications and in assisting with lifestyle changes to reduce risk.