FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH

One of the most effective ways to assess heart health is a coronary calcium scan or CT Calcium Scoring. It is a noninvasive CT test to evaluate the amount of calcified plaque in your heart vessels. The calcium level equates to the amount of plaque build-up in your arteries. A higher score indicates a higher risk of a future heart attack.

Radiology Associates offers calcium scoring at our Six Points, Calallen, and Portland offices. To schedule an appointment, please call 361-887-7000.

*Most insurances do not cover this exam. The cash price is $89.

Ask your healthcare provider if a CT Calcium scoring is appropriate for you if you are between the ages of 40-70 and have the following traits:

• Family history of heart disease

• Past or present smoker

• History of high cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure • Overweight • Inactive lifestyle • Other non-traditional risk factors