Cardiac Calcium Scoring: Detect Heart Disease Early
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Key risk factors—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking—significantly increase the likelihood of heart disease, affecting nearly half of all Americans (47%). Early detection is essential for preventing heart attacks and strokes, and a Cardiac Calcium Scoring test provides a fast, painless, and non-invasive way to assess your heart health.
What Is a Cardiac Calcium Score?
Cardiac Calcium Scoring is a CT scan that evaluates plaque buildup in the coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart. By identifying calcium deposits, this test helps detect early signs of heart disease and assesses a patient’s risk for a future heart attack.
How It Works:
- The scan captures 20-30 thin-slice images of the heart.
- The amount of calcium present is assigned a risk score, placing you into one of five levels.
- If calcium levels are high, further tests may be recommended to determine the presence and severity of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Who Is at Risk for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
You may benefit from Cardiac Calcium Scoring if you have any of the following risk factors:
✅ Family history of heart disease
✅ Other vascular diseases
✅ History of smoking or tobacco use
✅ High blood pressure
✅ Diabetes
✅ High cholesterol
✅ Overweight or obesity
What to Expect
✔ Quick & Painless – The test takes only 10 minutes
✔ No Needles, No Dyes, No Injections, No Exercise
✔ 100% Comfortable & Non-Invasive
📝 Results: Test results are mailed to the patient within 10 business days.
💳 Payment: This is a self-pay service as insurance does not cover this test. Pre-payment is required.
🚑 No doctor’s order is needed to schedule an appointment.
Schedule Your Cardiac Calcium Score Test
Take control of your heart health today!
📞 Call 208-756-5641 to schedule your appointment.