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Heart Screenings
May 6, 2015 @ 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
$25
- Target age 40-75
- If you are 30-39, meeting criteria (positive family history or other pertinent indicators) and have a physician script with specific reason for screen (diagnosis, family pertinent indicators) you may be a candidate for the CT calcium score.
- If you have had Bypass (Open Heart) Surgery, Stent Placement, Angio gram or have seen a cardiologist, we would NOT do the CT calcium score. Please call the Sanford Center for Health and Well-being (605) 312-2150 to discuss your options if needed.
- The CT calcium score is recommended once every 10 years, whether it is Sanford or Planet Heart (Avera), we could do everything but NOT the CT calcium score.
- Screen takes approximately 30 minutes
To schedule a screen please call 320-839-4138
To prepare for screens please:
- If fasting: (no food, drink or gum) for 4 hours prior to your appointment. Medications may be taken with a sip of water.
- Avoid caffeine and nicotine for 2 hours prior to the screen.
- Wear a short-sleeved button-down shirt to make your tests easier to obtain.
- Avoid pantyhose to make EKG easier to obtain.
- Avoid lotion to make EKG easier to obtain.
- Shoes and socks must be removed for the Ankle Brachial Index for vascular screen.
- Arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to register.