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Cardiac CT Scan for Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring:
Patient Information and Appointment Sheet
University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute offers an X-ray test called cardiac CT imaging for
coronary artery calcium scoring. This test has been shown by many studies in medical literature to predict
future risk of heart attack. Done without an intravenous line or the use of any X-ray contrast material,
the scan is a simple X-ray procedure which takes five to 10 minutes to complete. It measures the amount
of calcium that has accumulated in the walls of the coronary arteries and provides your physician what is termed
a “coronary artery calcium score.” A score of zero means that no calcium is seen. This finding is associated
with a very low risk (less than 1 percent) of a heart attack over the next 10 years.
As the amount of calcium detected increases, the risk of heart attack also increases.
Calcium score
0
1 – 99
100 – 399
400 or greater
10-year risk CV event
<1%
4%
13%
24%
Risk interpretation
Very low
Low
Moderate
High
When a calcium score is 1 – 99 or 100 – 399, this means that some hardening of the arteries is present, and
will indicate how intensively prevention strategies should be used to control your modifiable heart disease
risk factors. When a calcium score is found to be 400 or greater, this is a warning that extensive hardening
of the arteries is present and aggressive prevention strategies should be used.
We recommend this test for men age 45 or older and women age 55 or older who do not have a history of
coronary artery disease. In addition, you should have one or more risk factors for heart disease, which
include high blood cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol), high blood pressure, cigarette
smoking, type 2 diabetes, a family history of heart disease, or are age 40 or older and diagnosed with a
chronic inflammatory condition (i.e., inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing
spondylitis, psoriasis). Testing at a younger age may be indicated in certain situations. Please consult your
physician for further recommendations.
In the past, despite the availability, very few patients had the test done as it is generally not
covered by insurance and was quite costly. However, UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is
pleased to now offer this test at no cost. You or your doctor simply needs to call Radiology Patient
Access at
216-844-1700
to arrange for the test. A physician order is required to schedule.
With a reputation for successfully treating heart attacks, we welcome the opportunity to work with you and
your doctor now to prevent a heart attack from happening.
Our Preventive Cardiology Program is actively involved in research to reduce the risk of heart attack.
A representative from our program may contact you to discuss opportunities to participate in our clinical
or research programs. Your participation will be completely voluntary.
UHhospitals.org/CalciumScore
Testing locations:
To schedule, call
216-844-1700
(Radiology Patient Access). A physician order is required.
UH Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Humphrey Building, Radiology B402, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
UH Ahuja Medical Center, 3999 Richmond Road, Patient Registration 1st floor, Beachwood, Ohio 44122
UH Bedford Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals, 44 Blaine Avenue, Radiology Department,
Bedford, Ohio 44146
UH Conneaut Medical Center, 158 West Main Road, Conneaut, Ohio 44030
UH Geauga Medical Center, 13207 Ravenna Road, Radiology Department, Chardon, Ohio 44024
UH Geneva Medical Center, 870 West Main Street, Geneva, Ohio 44041
UH Parma Medical Center, 7007 Powers Boulevard, Radiology Department, Parma, Ohio 44129
UH Portage Medical Center, 6847 North Chestnut Street, Radiology, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
UH St. John Medical Center, 29000 Center Ridge Road, Radiology Department, Westlake, Ohio 44145
UH Amherst Health Center, 254 Cleveland Avenue, Radiology, Amherst, Ohio 44001 (coming soon)
UH Avon Health Center, 1997 Healthway Drive, Radiology Department, Avon, Ohio 44011
UH Chagrin Highlands Health Center, 3909 Orange Place, Radiology Department, Orange Village, Ohio 44122
UH Concord Health Center, 7500 Auburn Road, Radiology Suite 1350, Concord Township, Ohio 44077
UH Fairlawn Health Center, 3800 Embassy Parkway, Fairlawn, Ohio 44333
UH Medina Health Center, 4001 Carrick Drive, Radiology Department, Medina, Ohio 44256
UH Mentor Health Center, 9000 Mentor Avenue, Suite 110, Mentor, Ohio 44060
UH Twinsburg Health Center, 8819 Commons Boulevard, Radiology Suite 103, Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
UH Westlake Health Center, 960 Clague Road, Radiology Suite 1300, Westlake, Ohio 44145
Day of the test:
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•
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Avoid caffeine and tobacco products the morning of the test.
The test will take approximately 20 – 30 minutes total; actual CT scan is about five to 10 minutes.
Wear comfortable clothing.
Payment:
•
This test is offered at
no cost.
Follow-up:
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A copy of the report will be sent to your primary care or referring doctor.
Please call
216-844-3800
if you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our cardiovascular specialists.
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