HeartScore Cardiac Risk Assessment Appointments Available

LeConte Medical Center is pleased to again offer the HeartScore Cardiac Risk Assessment. This simple, one-hour screening can help by identifying areas of heart risk, catching small problems before they become big ones.

The HeartScore Cardiac Risk Assessment includes:

• Cardiac Calcium Scoring: An innovative screening test using a 64-slice CT scanner that measures coronary artery calcification.
• Heart health self-assessment
• Blood pressure screening
• Ankle brachial index screening for peripheral vascular disease
• EKG to analyze heart rhythm and measure electrical activity
• Lipid profile including total cholesterol, the good (HDL) and bad cholesterol (LDL), triglycerides and glucose. A 12-hour fast is required. (Medications can be taken with water. If you have diabetes check with your physician before fasting.)

This screening is not appropriate for those with prior cardiac bypass or stenting. The cost for the complete package is only $125. Dates are available in May and June, appointments are required. To schedule your HeartScore appointment at LeConte Medical Center call 865.453.WELL (9355).