Commonwealth Health offers cardiac calcium scoring. This test is a non-invasive CT scan of the heart to calculate your risk of developing coronary artery disease (CAD). A cardiac calcium scoring test could identify heart disease if you aren’t presenting traditional symptoms and help save your life.

Who should consider a Cardiac Calcium Scoring CT?

If you are age 40 or older and have one or more of the following risk factors for heart disease:

• Family history
• Limited physical activity
• High cholesterol
• Stress
• High blood pressure
• Diabetic
• Tobacco use
• Overweight

Patients are encouraged to discuss the benefits of cardiac calcium scoring with their physician. A physician’s order is required to schedule the test.

To schedule a cardiac calcium scoring exam at Commonwealth Health, call (570) 202-9978.