This is, really, getting to the heart of the matter! It’s called CardioScan. St. Luke’s was the first in Kansas City to offer it, more than ten years ago.
.@joelkclive receives a cardio scan "on air" @StLukesHealth @kcmo on this #MotivationMonday for ?? Month! pic.twitter.com/enMXZFKzyb
— TJH (@THellhake) February 27, 2017
Basically, this is a snapshot of the heart, identifying how much plaque is in the arteries.
Takes only minutes. Non-invasive. You get your results almost immediately. Here’s one of the best parts: In this age of sky-high medical costs, CardioScan only costs $50.
That’s a good number but here are some other figures you should know:
- One in four people are at risk for heart disease.
- Half of those will die, most without experiencing prior symptoms.
Too often, the first sign of heart trouble is a fatal heart attack.
At St. Luke’s they urge everyone, male and female, over the age of 40 to have a CardioScan.
.@joelkclive receives his cardio scan results @StLukesHealth coming up at 6:15 on @41actionnews #MotivationMonday ?? pic.twitter.com/oS3pODjNRe
— TJH (@THellhake) February 27, 2017
One more thing: for most folks, heart disease is a preventable cause of death.
Health professionals say 85% of heart disease cases can be slowed down or even stopped. So, just think of it as the ultimate “selfie.” A selfie that could save your life.
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Joel Nichols can be reached at joel.nichols@kclive.tv.
