About Heart Scan

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. More than 2,600 Americans die of heart disease each day, one in 33 seconds. For 150,000 Americans annually, the first and only symptom of heart disease is a fatal heart attack. Two thirds of heart attacks occur because of plaque that is not blocking the artery develops a tear in it, a blood clot forms in that site and shuts off the artery causing a heart attack or sudden death.

With early detection and modifying your risk factors, the potential for advanced heart disease may be significantly reduced and in some cases reversed. Heart Scan is one of the most accurate tests to reveal coronary artery disease.

The Heart Scan is a high speed CT scan of the heart. It is an excellent, non-invasive way to look at the calcium build-up in your coronary arteries.

At NYU Columbus Medical Institute of New York we offer state-of-the-art, sophisticated and extremely fast diagnostic imaging tool that can take cardiac and other images between heartbeats. Please talk to your doctor and take the first step toward the goal of a longer, healthier life.

The Heart Scan may be appropriate for Men 35 or older and women 40 or older with any of the following risk factors.

• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Diabetes
• History of tobacco use
• Family history of heart disease
• Overweight or obese
• Significant emotional or job-related stress.

To schedule Heart Scan please call: (718) 261-8686