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Give a Gift From and For the Heart
Looking for that perfect gift that says "I Love You"? How about giving a gift that is not only from the heart but for the heart - A HeartScan.
Up to 25 percent of patients with significant coronary artery disease don't have any symptoms of heart problems so screening for coronary artery calcification is a proven tool to identify patients without symptoms but are at high risk for major heart problems.
Board Certified Cardiologist Nathan Millikan, MD FAAC with Henry County Cardiology says, "
The HeartScan screening test provides for the detection of calcium, an early marker of plaque inside your blood vessels. Your HeartScan will show the measurable build-up of calcium and plaque inside your arteries."
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However," he continues, "
Not all calcium deposits in the coronary arteries mean there is blockage, and not all blocked arteries contain calcium."
With cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in both men and women, Dr. Millikan recommends men ages 35-70 and women ages 40-70 with any one of the following risk factors consider a HeartScan:
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Family history of heart disease
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History of smoking
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Diabetes
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High cholesterol
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High blood pressure
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Overweight
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Sedentary lifestyle
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High stress levels
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Vascular disease
For information on how to purchase a $99 HeartScan certificate call 765.521.1512 or drop by the Cashiers' Office at Henry County Hospital. Call 765.521.1580 for a HeartScan brochure or check online at www.hcmhcares.org.
