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Who should and shouldn't
get a HeartScan CT?
get a HeartScan CT?
PEOPLE WHO SHOULD:
Males must be between the ages of 30-65.
Females must be between the ages of 40-70.
Regardless of gender must have one of the following risk factors:
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
High Cholesterol (>200)
Family History of Heart Disease
Current Smoker
Former Smoker
Sedentary Lifestyle
High Triglycerides (LDL >100)
Overweight
Known Vascular Disease
Post Menopausal
Heart Surgery
Males must be between the ages of 30-65.
Females must be between the ages of 40-70.
Regardless of gender must have one of the following risk factors:
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
High Cholesterol (>200)
Family History of Heart Disease
Current Smoker
Former Smoker
Sedentary Lifestyle
High Triglycerides (LDL >100)
Overweight
Known Vascular Disease
Post Menopausal
Heart Surgery
PEOPLE WHO SHOULDN’T:
People already diagnosed with heart disease.
People with active/current cardiac symptoms, such as chest pain.
People requiring angiograms. If you have already consulted with a physician who has recommended an angiogram, it is not likely that the HeartScan CT is appropriate for you. This test does not take the place of coronary angiography.
People already diagnosed with heart disease.
People with active/current cardiac symptoms, such as chest pain.
People requiring angiograms. If you have already consulted with a physician who has recommended an angiogram, it is not likely that the HeartScan CT is appropriate for you. This test does not take the place of coronary angiography.
