​Heart screenings save lives.

At Presbyterian Española Hospital (PEH), we are committed to improving the health of our community, which is why we encourage patients to not delay preventative care, including heart screenings.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a heart attack. Fortunately, many people survive a heart attack and go on to enjoy productive lives. Lifestyle changes, medications, and heart screenings, such as a cardiac calcium screening, can help to reduce the risk of a heart attack.
  
Cardiac calcium screening, also known as a coronary artery calcium test, is a CT scan of your heart that helps to identify calcium deposits you may have in your coronary arteries. Your calcium score gives your health care team an idea of how much plaque is in your heart arteries and may help predict your risk of a future heart attack. The AHA recommends this screening for individuals who are at high risk for heart attacks.
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At PEH, our radiology team can perform cardiac calcium screenings and they can coordinate with your primary care provider, as well as other specialists for your care. PEH also provides services to include the medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, heart failure, coronary disease, valvular heart disease, electrophysiology, and more. For more information, visit phs.org.