Should I get that heart scan?
You’ve heard the ads on the radio and many of you are wondering, should I get that heart scan? The heart scan is an ultrafast CT which looks for calcium in the arteries to your heart.  This can be a sign that you have blockages and may be at risk for a heart attack. According to the American Heart Association more than 50% of people have heart disease and don’t know it, this could be you.
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Risk factors for heart disease include:
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Family history of heart attack or stroke
Smoking
Obesity
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The scan is recommended for men over 45 or those over 35 with one of the above risk factors, women over 55 or those over 45 with one of the above risk factors. The test is not recommended if you are having trouble breathing or chest pains, for these symptoms you should see your doctor. The test is quick and simple and costs only $99. Why not recommend for a loved one today?
