Des Moines Cardiologist - Cardiology Physicians

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A simple non-invasive test called Cardiac Calcium Scoring can tell you if you are at risk for heart disease. If you have three or more of the following risk factors, you should consider having this exam.

Men: Age 45 and older
Women: Age 55 or older, or you have passed menopause
Family history of heart disease
Smoking
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Inactive lifestyle
Overweight

What is the Cardiac Calcium Scoring Exam?

Calcified plaque in the arteries shows you have coronary artery disease. Many people call this "hardening of the arteries." As more plaque builds up, arteries get narrower and the risk of a sudden heart attack can increase. The Cardiac Calcium Scoring Exam is a breakthrough test that allows us to detect the amount of calcium plaque in the coronary arteries. The Cardiac Calcium Scoring Exam is performed using a CT scanner so it is completely non-invasive and painless. The typical exam takes less than 15 minutes.

What happens if calcium plaque is detected?

Detection of calcium plaque may indicate some coronary disease. Your doctor will be able to recommend the right treatment plan for you. Remember, 85% of heart disease can be prevented or halted, if the conditions that lead to heart attacks are diagnosed early enough.

Des Moines Cardiologist | Cardiology Physicians

The Cardiology Department at The Iowa Clinic Cardiovascular Services includes a group of eight board certified cardiologists and two certified nurse practitioners who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases relating to the heart and its vessels. Your provider will do their very best when deciding the most appropriate treatment option. Depending on the symptoms a patient presents, both non-invasive and invasive techniques may be used.

The physicians and staff of The Iowa Clinic are committed to improving the health of the patients we serve with care and compassion. The Iowa Clinic is one of the top physician owned multi-specialty clinics in the Midwest.