Preventing
Heart Disease
Before It Starts

A physician-led initiative focused on earlier detection, structured prevention, and long-term cardiovascular risk reduction. Founded by Dr. Francesco Lo Monaco.

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#1

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death globally

Many

First cardiac events occur with no prior diagnosis of heart disease

Decades

Atherosclerosis develops silently creating a window for intervention

ABOUT THE INSTITUTE

A Structured Approach To Cardiovascular Prevention

The Heart Savior Institute is a physician-led initiative focused on advancing a more proactive and structured approach to cardiovascular prevention. Its work is centered on identifying risk earlier, applying targeted interventions, and managing disease over time before the First clinical event occurs.

The Institute brings together a clinical framework, physician education, and a growing network of practitioners who share a focus on prevention.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally. In many cases, the first manifestation is a heart attack or stroke in individuals never previously diagnosed. A more effective model requires earlier detection and a structured approach to long-term management.

A Clinical Framework

A structured approach to detecting
and managing cardiovascular risk, built around the Heart Savior Protocol.

Physician Education

CME-accredited modules, case-based learning, and implementation guidance for practical application in daily practice. Launching early 2027. Patient education resources to follow.

A Physician Network

A growing group of clinicians focused on early detection and long-term risk management, supporting collaboration.

WHY THIS WORK MATTERS

The Prevention Gap
Is A Solvable Problem

The science of early identification exists. The clinical tools exist. What has been missing is a structured approach to applying them consistently before the first event, not after.

Detect

Atherosclerosis can be identified years before symptoms appear using imaging and targeted biomarkers. Most patients never receive that assessment

Define

Risk is not uniform. Lipid burden, metabolic dysfunction, and inflammation each contribute differently. Identifying the specific drivers changes what treatment looks like.

Act

Earlier detection without structured, long-term management does not change outcomes. The gap is not just in diagnosis it is in sustained clinical follow-through.

THE HEART SAVIOR PROTOCOL

A Structured
Approach To Prevention

A framework for applying existing tools earlier, more systematically, and with ongoing monitoring over time.

Detect

Identify atherosclerosis early using imaging and biomarkers, beyond risk estimation alone.

Define

Determine the primary drivers of disease lipid, metabolic, and inflammatory risk

Personalize

Develop a targeted strategy based on identified risk, including lifestyle and pharmacologic options

Stabilize

Apply consistent management to reduce plaque progression and long-term risk.

Monitor

Follow patients longitudinally using
biomarkers, imaging, and clinical
evaluation.

The Heart Savior Protocol is not a guideline. It is a framework for applying preventive cardiology in a consistent and practical way

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ABOUT US

Cardiovascular Prevention
Led By Clinical Depth.

Dr. Lo Monaco is a multi-award-winning, internationally trained cardiologist with a focus on preventive cardiovascular medicine. His clinical work has emphasized the early detection of atherosclerosis and the management of long-term cardiovascular risk before the onset
of symptoms.

With training across Europe and the United States and a private practice on Harley Street in London, his experience reects a broad perspective on both public and private healthcare systems. The Heart Savior Institute is an extension of this clinical focus toward a more structured and scalable model of prevention.

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Dr. Francesco Lo Monaco

Preventive Cardiologist · Harley Street, Londonof symptoms.

Global Cardiologist of the Year Award

FLUXX CONFERENCE, QATAR 2025

European Awards in Medicine

PATIENT CARE & CARDIOLOGY 2022, 2024 & 2025

NHS Consultant Cardiologist

MEDICAL TRAINING ITALY, UK, USA

INSIGHTS

Clinical Perspectives
On Prevention

RISK ASSESSMENT

Why Patients With No Prior Diagnosis Experience a First Heart Attack

Risk estimation and disease detection are not the same thing.

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IMAGING

What CAC Scoring Actually Tells Us

A CAC score measures evidence of atherosclerosis not risk in the abstract.

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LIPID MANAGEMENT

ApoB vs LDL: What Actually Matters

Two patients can have similar LDL levels and very different ApoB levels. In those cases, risk is not equivalent.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

An evolving model.
An open invitation.

The Heart Savior Institute is currently in active development. Physicians who share an interest in structured cardiovascular prevention are welcome to reach out to learn more.

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