• Heart disease is the #1 killer in the US, but early detection can save lives.

• Your heart score measures plaque buildup in your coronary arteries.

• A calcium score test can detect disease years before symptoms appear.

• CT scans are the gold standard — faster and more detailed than MRI for heart health.

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, claiming about 695,000 lives each year according to the CDC. Most heart attacks happen with little or no warning — but your heart score can help you see trouble coming years in advance.

Your heart score, also called a coronary calcium score, measures the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. This number is one of the most powerful predictors of your risk for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), heart attack, and even stroke.

CAD occurs when the coronary arteries that supply blood to your heart become narrowed or blocked. This is typically caused by atherosclerosis — a buildup of cholesterol, calcium, and fatty deposits (plaque) on the artery walls.

Over time, this blockage can limit blood flow and lead to:

• Chest pain (angina)

• Heart attacks

• Heart failure

The most dangerous part? CAD often develops silently over decades. By the time symptoms appear, the blockage can be severe.

A coronary calcium scan is a fast, painless CT scan that takes less than 5 minutes at Advanced Body Scan. Using advanced imaging technology, we measure the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. The result is your heart score — a number that can reveal your risk for heart disease long before symptoms appear.

Your heart score can range from 0 to over 1,000:

Even if your score is 0, soft plaque may still be present. That’s why ongoing scans every 1–2 years can help track changes over time.

Traditional tests like EKGs or stress tests can miss early-stage CAD because they detect issues only after blood flow is restricted.

A calcium score test is unique because it:

• Measures actual plaque buildup in your arteries

• Detects early disease before symptoms occur

• Provides a clear, numeric risk assessment

This makes it a gold-standard screening tool for early detection.

While calcium deposits themselves do not disappear, you can slow or stop further plaque buildup with:

• Lifestyle changes: Stop smoking, eat a heart-healthy diet, manage blood sugar, and exercise regularly.

• Lowering LDL cholesterol: High LDL is a major contributor to plaque formation.

• Medical intervention: If needed, your doctor may recommend medication or procedures.

While calcium deposits themselves do not disappear, you can slow or stop further plaque buildup with:

• Lifestyle changes: Stop smoking, eat a heart-healthy diet, manage blood sugar, and exercise regularly.

• Lowering LDL cholesterol: High LDL is a major contributor to plaque formation.

• Medical intervention: If needed, your doctor may recommend medication or procedures.

If your heart score shows significant risk, your care plan may include:

• Lifestyle changes to protect your heart long term

• Medications to manage cholesterol, blood pressure, or clot risk

• Procedures like balloon angioplasty, stent placement, or coronary bypass surgery to restore blood flow

Remember — these treatments help manage CAD, but prevention is the best strategy.

Advanced Body Scan recommends a heart scan for anyone over 30, especially if you have risk factors like:

• Family history of heart disease

• High cholesterol

• High blood pressure

• Diabetes

• Smoking history

• Obesity or sedentary lifestyle

Your heart score is more than just a number — it’s your early warning system. Detecting CAD before symptoms means you can take action now to protect your heart and your life.

At Advanced Body Scan, your Heart Scan includes:

• Pre-scan consultation

• Fast, 5-minute CT scan

• Detailed heart score report

• Post-scan doctor consultation if needed

Don’t wait for symptoms. Find out your heart score today and take control of your heart health.

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