Who should do CIMT screening?
It helps to identify patients at higher risk of heart disease and stroke
• Are you concerned about your heart health? Over 50% of people who had a heart attack had no prior signs or symptoms.
Over 40 – Family History
• Do you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
Diabetes – high blood pressure – high cholesterol - overweight – inactive – stress – smoking
• Unexplained chest pain or indigestion.
• Do you already have diagnosed disease? We can track your heart health to reduce your chances of another heart attack or stroke.
It's never too late to reduce your risk for heart attack or stroke. Follow-up CIMT screening can track your progress as you work to reduce your risk.
What is Carotid IMT?
How does it work?
What is vascular age?
Who should do a C-IMT?
Research?
Why look at the neck when we are interested in the heart?