If you're over the age of 40 and are at risk for heart disease and other cardiovascular-related disorders, you may want to consider having a CT scan to stay on top of your heart health. Because the scan itself uses a small amount of radiation in our low-dose CT scanner, risks are minimal for most patients. Some of the common risk factors that make you more likely to develop heart disease include:
Your age (over 40)
You're a smoker
You're overweight or obese
You have high blood pressure
Your cholesterol levels are high
You’re regularly stressed
You have a family history of heart disease
You have uncontrolled diabetes