WABASH, IND. – February 2 2017 – Every year, millions of Americans suffer a sudden heart attack, with nearly one-third not surviving the event. Coronary artery disease is a contributing factor for heart attacks. Coronary artery disease is a slow, progressive condition that can begin early in life and go undetected for years. Fortunately, the disease can be treated, and even reversed, if detected soon enough.
Parkview’s HeartSmart CT is a simple, non-invasive scan that can detect coronary artery disease in its early stages. The scan takes a stop-motion picture of the interior of the beating heart and coronary arties, showing the calcified or hardened plague. In just two minutes, the scan constructs a cross-sectional image of the heart, which the cardiologist and radiologist can view from any angle.
Rose Wenrich, MD with signs to look for that may point to heart problems.
There are several risk factors for heart attack, and one might consider scheduling a HeartSmart CT if they exhibit any of the following:
- Male over the age of 40
- Female over the age of 45
- Family history of heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Existing vascular disease
- Excess weight
- Tobacco use
- Diabetes
- Stressful lifestyle
- Lack of exercise
The cost of a HeartSmart CT scan is $50 and may be covered by insurance with a physician’s referral. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 877-225-5747.