Coronary artery scans detect and measure calcium in the walls of the coronary arteries. Calcium is a marker of atherosclerosis. The accumulation of plaque in the coronary arteries ( blood vessels that bring blood and oxygen to the heart muscle ).
The earlier heart disease is detected, the greater the likelihood it can be slowed, stopped or even reversed.
A Heart Scan service includes:
- A preliminary view of your heart scan.
- A detailed report of your heart scan results from a Board-Certified Cardiologist.
- A copy of your heart scan report forwarded to your physician (if requested).
Who should have a heart scan?
Men 35 or older and women 40 or older. Younger individuals with any of the following risk factors should also be considered:
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholestrol
- Diabetes
- History of tobacco use
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Overweight or obese
- Family history of heart disease
- Significant emotional or job-related stress
- Other vascular disease
