COURT HOUSE – Atlantic Medical Imaging (AMI) will offer free Coronary CTA exams during the month of February in conjunction with American Heart Month. The exam will be provided at no cost for patients with no insurance, or for those whose insurance does not cover the exam.
The free screenings are made possible through the generous support of the AMI Foundation.
The exam is available for patients who have one or more of the following risk factors related to heart disease:
• Chest Pain
• Diabetes
• High Cholesterol
• Shortness of Breath
• High Blood Pressure
• Significant Smoking History
• Significant Family History of Heart Disease
Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. While the signs and symptoms of coronary artery disease are seen in the advanced stage of disease, most individuals with coronary artery disease show no evidence of disease before the first onset of symptoms, often a sudden heart attack.
Coronary CTA is the most technologically advanced non-invasive CT scan available in the world today for detecting coronary artery disease. It is a painless procedure, requiring no sedation. It can detect the earliest signs of heart disease that might otherwise be invisible on EKGs, stress testing, heart scan (calcium scoring) and even cardiac catheterization.
AMI has been performing Coronary CTA since 2001 and to date has performed more than 10,000 such procedures, one of the largest case experiences of any practice in the world.
Patients who wish to take advantage of the no cost Coronary CTA must obtain a prescription from their physician. Prior to the exam, each patient will be assessed by one of the AMI nurses to determine if a beta blocker will be needed. The assessments will be available in the AMI Galloway or AMI Somers Point offices, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, or more information, call (609) 677-XRAY (9729), or visit www.atlanticmedicalimaging.com/coronarycta.
Founded in 2003, the AMI Foundation’s mission is to identify and develop opportunities to enhance the quality of life and improve the level of healthcare for community residents through education, programs and philanthropic endeavors.
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