Calcium Scoring
A SIMPLE HEART SCAN COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE.
Monument Health Rapid City, Custer and Lead-Deadwood Hospitals now offer a calcium scoring scan in partnership with the National Heart Health Program.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and coronary artery disease (CAD) can develop without obvious symptoms. A calcium score screening can give you and your care team valuable information to help reduce your risk of a heart attack.
What Is a Heart Calcium Score Screening?
A calcium score screening is a quick, noninvasive CT scan that takes about 10 minutes. There are no needles, no special preparation and no recovery time.
The scan measures calcium deposits in the arteries that supply blood to your heart. Your results can help determine your risk for coronary artery disease and provide an opportunity to take preventive steps if needed.
Who Should Consider a Screening?
A heart calcium score screening may be appropriate for adults 40–75 years of age who have one or more risk factors for heart disease, including:
- High blood pressure
- A family history of heart disease
- Obesity
- Tobacco use
Talk with your healthcare provider to determine whether this screening is right for you.
Take the Next Step for Your Heart
The heart calcium score screening is $75 and is designed to be simple, quick and painless.
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You can self-refer for this screening, or your medical provider can order it for you. If you have questions about whether a heart calcium score screening is right for you, talk with your primary care provider.
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