The Underutilized Cardiac Scan

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Key Takeaways

• Calcified plaque within the coronary arteries can restrict or even block blood flow, oxygen supply and nutrient provisions.
• With the coronary calcium scan, known to patients as the heart scan, calcification can be detected prior to the development of symptoms.
• The Agatston score aids in the classification of calcification. Knowing the extent of calcified plaque helps clinicians in early detection and prompt intervention.
• Providing patients with substantiated evidence is effective in promoting health, inspiring change and acknowledging reality.
• Our Healthy Person Program offers invaluable resources for cardiologists and primary care physicians.