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Life Imaging’s heart disease screening is a non-invasive, low-dose CT heart scan that creates detailed images of the heart and nearby structures. It’s used to evaluate heart-related risk and identify early indicators associated with coronary artery disease and other findings, often before symptoms appear. The goal is a clear report you can share with your primary care provider or cardiologist to guide prevention steps and follow-up decisions.

During Life Imaging’s heart disease screening, you check in, confirm a few basic health details, and lie on a table that moves through the CT scanner while images are captured. You may be asked to hold your breath briefly so the images are clear. The scan is typically quick, and most people return to normal activities immediately afterward because the exam is designed to be non-invasive.

Life Imaging’s heart disease screening is designed to be performed without needles, contrast dye, or sedation. Because there is no sedation, most patients drive themselves and continue their day afterward. The key requirement is following scheduling instructions so the scan is completed under the right conditions for clear images and accurate interpretation.

Life Imaging’s heart disease screening evaluates the heart and surrounding structures for imaging findings linked to cardiovascular risk, including indicators associated with coronary artery disease. The scan can highlight features such as calcification and other structural observations that may warrant prevention planning or medical follow-up. The report provides a written summary of findings so your physician can decide whether lifestyle changes, monitoring, or additional testing is appropriate.

A preventive heart screening may be appropriate if you want a baseline assessment or if you have common risk factors such as family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking history, long-term stress, or weight gain over time. Many people choose screening when they feel well but want clearer insight than risk factors alone. Your physician can help you decide if screening is a good fit for your profile.

If you have urgent symptoms such as chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, fainting, severe weakness, or new neurological symptoms, you should seek immediate medical evaluation rather than relying on screening. Preventive CT screening is intended for risk assessment, not emergency diagnosis. If you already have diagnosed heart disease, your physician may recommend a different testing pathway based on your medical history and current symptoms.

Follow the instructions you receive when you schedule. In general, it helps to bring a current medication list and any relevant prior cardiac testing you’ve had so results can be interpreted in context. If you have a known heart condition or past procedures, share that information during scheduling so your visit is matched to the appropriate screening workflow.

Use your Life Imaging results report as a decision tool. If the scan is reassuring, many patients treat it as a baseline for prevention planning. If the report notes findings that require attention, the next step is to share it with your primary care provider or cardiologist, who can recommend follow-up testing, monitoring intervals, or treatment based on your overall risk profile.