Heart Attack
The #1 killer in
- Every 60 seconds, someone in this country suffers a fatal heart attack.
- Each year, at least 250,000 Americans die of a heart attack within one hour of beginning symptoms and before reaching a hospital.
Most of us would assume that the larger a blockage the more dangerous it is, but that is not necessarily true. In fact, 70% of heart attacks happen in arteries that are less than 50% obstructed by plaque. An artery that is not obstructed by plaque would usually cause no recognizable symptoms and would also be unlikely to produce a positive stress test result. So 70% of individuals who suffer a heart attack have no symptoms before the attack. That is why knowing about any blockage, even before symptoms are present, can truly be life saving.
New advances have given Ultrasound Services, Inc. the ability to help you live safe. Our heart screening protocol examines the heart for the primary risk factors and indicators of heart disease. The sonographer measures the heart chambers and great vessels which are indicators for many heart problems, including cardiomyopathy (weak heart muscle) and leaky valves or stenosis (restricted blood flow through the valves). 50% of men and 64% of women who died suddenly from coronary heart disease had no previous symptoms, so early detection is key.
If detected, these risk factors may be overcome through a variety of interventions. Your physician may wish to monitor your health more closely, prescribe appropriate medication changes and/or life-style improvements, or when necessary may refer you to specialists for invasive procedures.
Now you don’t have to wait for a symptom to arise to make sure you’re not at risk for heart disease. The screening only takes about 30 minutes and it is painless, non-invasive and involves no radiation.
Get your heart screened today and live safe!
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