This study was performed by Kaiser researchers using the EBCS test at Heartscan San Francisco . Psychosocial factors, including personality and character traits, may play a role in the development and expression of coronary artery disease. As such this test provides an opportunity for a patient and his physician to intervene in the progression of heart disease long before symptoms develop using the latest techniques for prevention and wellness. For more information please click on the links on the map below. This video demonstrates that EBT reduces motion blur of coronary arteries by up to 20X compared to the fastest spiral scanner.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States.
Current estimates are that more than 70 million Americans suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease. In as many as 150,000 cases a year, the first, last and only symptom of coronary artery disease is a fatal heart attack. All Heartscan centers use Imatron Electron Beam Tomography scanners and are powered by Internet post-processing software from AccuImage. Plans are developed to add this test to the other sites in the next year. The San Francisco Chronicle writes feature story on Heartscan's body scanning service including an interview with Inyoung Boyd.