HeartSmart CT Scan

Every year, millions of Americans suffer a sudden heart attack, with nearly one-third not surviving the event. This does not need to happen. HeartSmart CT Scan – now available at Parkview LaGrange Hospital – is a simple, non-invasive scan that can detect coronary artery disease in its early stages. No injections, special preparations, or pain are involved in this test.

HeartSmart CT Scan takes a stop-motion picture of the heart and coronary arteries, showing the presence of any calcified or hardened plaque. The scan reveals a cross-sectional image of the heart, which the cardiologist and radiologist can then view from many perspectives to look for these early warning signs of heart disease.