Coronary calcium scans use a special X-ray test called computed tomography (CT) to check for the buildup of calcium in plaque on the walls of the arteries of the heart.  It shows how much hardening of the artery walls exist in order to determine your risk of heart attack. The test tells your doctor how at-risk you are so you can work together to treat the problem and avoid damage from heart attack or stroke. Continue reading →

MRIs, also known as Magnetic Resonance Imaging, allow for very detailed scans with the help of a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy. They help doctors see organs and structures inside the body that are different than other types of scans such as X-rays, ultrasounds, or CT scans. Continue reading →