Diagnostic Cardiac Testing

The CT Heart Scan

Last year more than 1.5 million Americans suffered heart attacks and about 500,000 died.  For 150,000 of these individuals, the first last and only symptom was a fatal heart attack.  Often referred to as "the silent killer," coronary artery disease typically remains undetected in many individuals until a major cardiac event occurs.  CT Heart Scan is used as a screening test that can identify individuals who exhibit coronary arteriosclerosis even in the sub-clinical stage.

The Problem is Arteriosclerosis

Arteriosclerosis is the leading cause of heart disease.  Arteriosclerosis involves the buildup of plaque or calcium deposits in the coronary arteries.  This may cause a blockage in the heart leading to a heart attack.

We perform the following diagnostic testing:

Virtual Colonoscopy

• Complete Evaluation of Colon
• Minimal Prep
• No Injections
• No Contrast Media

CT/MRI Angiography

• Detection of Aneurysms
• Detection of Stenosis or Blockage
• Minimally Invasive

CT Heart Scan

• Screen for Arterial Blockage
• Doctor's order not required
• Results at completion of test
• Non-invasive

Lung Screening

• Nodule Screening for Cancer
• Pulmonary Angiograms

Ultrasound

• Cardiac (Echocardiogram)
• Pelvic
• Vascular
• Abdominal

Those At Risk

• Your are male and over 40 years old.
• You are female and over 55 years old, or you have passed menopause or had your ovaries removed and are taking hormone replacement therapy.
• Your father or brother had a heart attack before age 55, or your mother or sister had a heart attack before the age of 65.
• Your smoke or you live/work with someone who smokes daily.
• You have a cholesterol level of 200 mg/dl or higher, or HDL less than 35 or LDL greater than 135.
• You have been told your blood pressure is high.
• You do NOT exercise on a regular basis for at least 30 minutes at a time.
• You are 20 pounds or more overweight.
• You have diabetes or you need medicine to control your blood sugar.

If two or more of the above statements apply, you may be at risk for heart disease.