Category: CT Scan Chest

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What should I expect during a cardiac calcium scoring CT scan?

A cardiac calcium scoring CT scan helps to measure your risk of heart attack. When a buildup of calcium happens in the arteries that send blood to your heart, it increases the chance...

March 10, 2025 – 8 min read
Healthcare Provider Talking To Patient About COPD

Why did my healthcare provider recommend chest CT scans to monitor my COPD?

Can you imagine not being able to breathe or catch your breath? More than 14 million Americans don’t have to imagine it, because they suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive...

December 7, 2023 – 8 min read
CT Technologist Smiling At Patient As She Starts CT Scan

Why did my healthcare provider recommend a chest CT scan?

A chest CT is a common imaging study that offers your healthcare provider a close and detailed look inside your chest.  If your healthcare provider has recommended you get a chest CT scan,...

October 16, 2023 – 11 min read
CT Technologists Views Lungs Of Patient During CT Scan

What Can A Lung CT Detect?

If your doctor has recommended you get a lung CT scan, you might wonder why. A lung CT (computed tomography) scan is capable of detecting a number of chest infections, injuries, or diseases....

April 10, 2023 – 8 min read
CT Technologist Prepares Male Patient For Chest CT Scan

What Can A Chest CT Scan Show A Doctor About Heart Problems

If you are experiencing symptoms of heart disease, your doctor might recommend you get a chest CT scan. A CT (computed tomography) scan is a very common procedure that is the preferred method...

February 13, 2023 – 10 min read

Now offering Mammo with Cardiac Screening

Your heart tells a story, and your mammogram can help you hear it.

Heart disease is one of the leading health concerns for women, and early signs often go unnoticed.

Mammo with Cardiac Screening evaluates breast arterial calcification (BAC), a finding associated with cardiovascular risk, during a routine screening mammogram — with no additional exam time or radiation.

Starting January 19, you can choose Mammo with Cardiac Screening for a $120 out-of-pocket fee (HSA/FSA eligible).

To schedule Mammo with Cardiac Screening or add it to your upcoming mammogram, call (888) 909-7572.

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