This final part of our 3 part series on strokes discusses the technologies available to detect potential stroke risk at early stages. Discover the difference between a carotid ultrasound and a carotid CIMT. What is the brand new CIMT machine just recently introduced by Panasonic? Are there advantages? Please join us.Read More →
“Your first calcium score shows your risk. Your second calcium score saves your life.” The first time you get an EBT heart scan, you will get your calcium score. It is a very valuable piece of information. This number is your baseline and what you want to either keep the same, or ideally lower, each year. When either happens, plaque is considered “stable”. Stable plaque does not rupture and your chances for a coronary event are greatly reduced. The REST of Lisa’s Story Lisa looked like a very healthy mother of 2 at age 49. Actually, she was a physician’s dream: low cholesterol, low bloodRead More →
Hello everyone, may name is Anne. I had my first heart scan 14 years ago following the sudden death of my brother at just 51 years of age. I’ve since had scans done on a regular basis. In my case, my calcium score increased over time. Each time, my doctor would adjust my medications, diet, and exercise programs until we found a treatment program that worked for me, not the national statistics. I was elated when my most recent heart scan showed no further progression of coronary plaque burden. But my story continues. In August, 2006, my very healthy, fit, slender, former marathon-runner husband, Tom,Read More →