An astonishing 50% of people who are hospitalized with cardiovascular disease have “normal” cholesterol levels. And 75% of patients who have had a heart attack fell within the current guideline-recommended targets for LDL cholesterol.1
But there is good news: A potentially devastating heart attack is now largely preventable—thanks to a simple and safe CT scan of the heart known as the coronary calcium score.
Are over 40 years old
Have a family history of heart disease
Have high cholesterol or high blood pressure
Have diabetes
Are a current or former smoker
Are above your ideal body weight
Have emotional stress or high work-related stress
Have other vascular disease
Do not exercise regularly
Although heart disease is responsible for more deaths than any type of cancer or other health condition, it can now be detected early, and with proper treatment and lifestyle modification, it can even be reversed!
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