Coronary calcium scan - Mayo Clinic
2023年7月22日 · A coronary calcium scan uses computerized tomography (CT) imaging to take pictures of your heart's arteries. It can detect calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. Calcium deposits can narrow the arteries and increase the risk of a heart attack. The image on the left shows where the heart is typically located in the body (A).
Cardiac (Heart) Screening - RadiologyInfo.org
What is cardiac (heart) screening? Screening exams find disease before symptoms begin. The goal of screening is to detect disease at its earliest and most treatable stage.
Heart-Health Screenings - American Heart Association
2024年1月16日 · Heart-Health Screenings An important aspect of lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, also called coronary artery disease (CAD), is managing health behaviors and risk factors, such as diet quality, physical activity, smoking, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood glucose and sleep quality.
Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Test - American Heart Association
2023年4月13日 · A CAC test, also called a heart scan, is a CT scan of your heart done with a multidetector CT (MDCT) that takes detailed images of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. The images show calcium deposits you may have in your coronary arteries.
Heart Checkup: When to Get One, Test Types, and More - Healthline
2020年5月14日 · Some heart health screening tests should begin as early as age 20, recommends the American Heart Association (AHA). Other heart health screenings may begin later in life. Your doctor can...
Cardiovascular Disease: 7 Preventative Screenings to Consider - Healthline
2024年10月15日 · Heart screenings can help you determine what lifestyle changes you may need to make to protect your heart. Your primary care doctor can provide standard testing. Health experts say preventative...
What Do My Heart Scan Results Mean? - Franciscan Health
2024年2月12日 · Heart scans, also known as coronary calcium scans, are becoming common screening tools for early detection of heart disease. But why do heart scans matter, and what does your heart scan number really show about your risk of heart disease or stroke?
Heart Screenings - Edward-Elmhurst Health
We offer personalized, comprehensive heart scans and online heart health risk assessments to help you better understand your heart disease risk, and prevent or uncover hidden issues.
What a Coronary Calcium Score Reveals About Heart Health - WebMD
2024年5月16日 · Uncover your heart attack risk with a quick coronary calcium scan. This CT scan detects plaque, giving insight into your heart health and potential risks.
Calcium Score Test - Cleveland Clinic
2023年5月3日 · What is a calcium score test? A calcium score test is a CT (computed tomography) scan that looks at how much calcium is in your coronary arteries. Calcium in your heart’s arteries can tell you if you have a buildup of a waxy, fatty substance (plaque) that can narrow or block them.