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A cholesterol test won't tell you. A stress test won't tell you. Your Age won't tell you. According to the American Heart Association, 50% of men and 64% of women who die suddenly of Coronary Vascular Disease have no previous symptoms. Early detection is crucial for proper treatment for sustained recovery. Ask your Physician how CIMT can help screen you for Heart Disease. The CIMT Scan(Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Scan) This test looks for significant signs of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries due to plaque formation), and helps us in our efforts to prevent heart attack and stroke. Carotid Ultrasound Imaging detects hidden arterial plaque. Leading medical associations agree that performing carotid ultrasound imaging to scan for plaque and measuring carotid arterial wall thickness can help to determine your risk of heart attack or stroke. The test is FDA-approved and an excellent tool for cardiovascular risk assessment. The CIMT scan is a noninvasive test that is performed easily and quickly in the physician's office. Using a handheld ultrasound probe, the certified technician scans the carotid arteries in your neck to detect hidden plaque buildup and increased thickness of the artery wall. The entire test is painless, and there is no exposure to radiation.
The CIMT Scan will determine if there is: 1) Increased thickness of the inner two layers (intima and media) of the carotid artery wall, known as a carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). Having a high CIMT compared to others of your age, gender and ethnicity places you at higher risk of heart attack and stroke. 2) Visible carotid plaque - the presence of arterial plaque places you in a higher risk category. Keep in mind there are often no warning signs! Atherosclerosis is known as "The Silent Killer". Most heart attack or stroke victims are caught completely off-guard as they had no prior symptoms. A CIMT scan can provide you with the early warning so you and your physician can take proactive steps to reverse arterial plaque buildup. Just knowing your cholesterol levels isn’t enough to know if you are developing disease. About Arterial Plaque
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