Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
Cardiac calcium screening scorings are performed using a 64-slice CT scanner. Patients undergo a scan of the arteries surrounding the heart; no injections, stress tests or medication necessary. The test evaluates the calcium buildup in the arteries surrounding the heart, thus determining the risk of heart disease.
Cardiac calcium scoring screenings are available for $199. You may pay for your screening at the time you schedule your appointment, or you may pay when you arrive to have your screening.
This screening test offers patients who have three or more risk factors the opportunity to be screened for heart disease.
Risk factors:
- Diabetes
- Family history of heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- High stress level
- Men older than 45
- Overweight
- Smoker
- Women older than 55
Call MountainView Regional Medical Center at (575) 556-6600 to schedule your appointment. A physician referral is required, and a copy of your results will be mailed to the referring physician.
This test may not be performed if you are pregnant or could potentially be pregnant.
If you are experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, call 911.