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Our Method

Sigma has pioneered a new system of cardiac/metabolic screening correlating known risk factors, genetics, and occupational stressors that are characteristic of law-enforcement. Over the last five years, we have shown massive potential in eliminating the catastrophic effects of cardiovascular disease amongst first responders.

Sigma Cardiac Triad

Sigma offers a comprehensive cardiac laboratory screening evaluation that includes nutritional and exercise recommendations. This evaluation includes a CIMT (carotid intima-media thickness test) and an advanced lipid panel test to assess early stages of coronary disease development and identify inflammatory markers (PLA2) that can predict the risk of heart attack. Additionally, a cardiopulmonary/EKG exercise stress test is performed on a stationary bicycle to measure functional capacity, identify any ischemia (lack of blood flow to the heart muscle), and offer dietary and exercise recommendations during the physician consultation using indirect calorimetry.

Metabolic Analysis

Sigma’s unique approach uses Advanced Metabolic Testing (AMP) to assess precise nutritional status of each individual and recommend key nutritional changes based on that person’s individual goals. For law enforcement officers, nutritional status underwrites on-duty performance and can be the deciding factor between a routine arrest and a situation where the officer must rely on the use of excessive force to overpower an assailant, which then places both the officer and assailant at risk for additional harm. Sigma’s unique methodology gives each officer a perfect understanding of how to fuel themselves, not only for on-duty performance, but will also lead to increased focus, alertness, less fatigue, and, in general, higher competency to perform the duties required regardless of the situation.

Exercise & Nutritional Modification

Because the demands of law enforcement are so extreme, studies have shown that each decade of law enforcement effectively doubles each officer’s risk for heart attack or stroke. With Sigma’s approach, officers are not only shown the effect of their current nutritional status, but they are guided by a licensed professional and taught which lifestyle modifications, based on results from Sigma’s metabolic analysis, that are most effective in decreasing BMI, fatigue, and cardiovascular risk factors while realizing an increase in focus and on-duty adaptability. Additionally, because 48% of law-enforcement agents are obese, a strong emphasis on weight optimization will be included within each consultation.

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Medical Evaluation

Each patient will engage in a lengthy direct consultation with a physician or licensed medical professional (physician’s assistant/nurse practitioner). During this consultation, each officer will be educated on blood-based labs, will gain in-depth understanding of your individual CIMT imaging results, and will receive an overview of their individual EKG/stress test data. Additionally, they will work with Sigma’s clinicians to set accountable steps towards improvement in individual areas of risk.

Learn about our implementation, screening and program.

Sigma began with the desire to create efficient avenues for members of public safety seeking a greater measure of health and performance from their daily lives. Today, we have served more than 1,000s emergency responders in the United States.

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