Coronary calcium screening. More than an ounce of prevention.

Coronary calcium screening is a technique we use to determine if coronary calcification is present in your coronary arteries. We use an advanced CT scan that captures cross-sectional images of the heart at a fraction of a second. This unique technology allows the detection of calcium in the coronary arteries, which is directly related to the total plaque burden, and compares it to standards for your age and gender.

Unlike many medical tests, coronary calcium scoring is fast, painless and noninvasive. The entire procedure takes about 10 minutes and there is no preparation necessary.

More importantly, it is the most advanced test available today to help detect coronary disease — years before other methods.

Who should consider the procedure?

Individuals who exhibit a number of the primary factors that increase your risk of coronary heart disease, including:

• Women over age 55 or who have passed menopause
• Men over age 45
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Cigarette smoking
• Family history of heart disease
• Abnormal cholesterol levels
• Physical inactivity