Pci Heartscan 6.0 2
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Strokenoun A blockage or hemorrhage of a blood vessel Causes weakness, severe paralysis or DEATH
Heart Attacknoun A sudden SEVERE instance of abnormal heart
function. Causes chest pain, weakness or DEATH.
We are all susceptible to heart attack and stroke.
And they kill more…
women
and men…
than any other disease in the US
Jim Fixx Died at age 52
Author and Boston Marathon runner
Cause of death: Heart attack (while jogging)
Autopsy report found:• One coronary artery was 99% clogged• Another was 80% obstructed• A third was 70% blocked• Fixx had experienced three other attacks in the weeks prior to his death
Cause of death: Heart attack
Autopsy report found:Blocked coronary artery
Darryl Kile Died at age 34
Professional baseball pitcher
Cause of death: Heart attack
Died of an apparent heart attack while attending a McDonald’s convention in Florida.
Jim Cantalupo Died at age 60
CEO McDonald’s Corporation
Cause of death: Heart attack
Autopsy report found:Cholesterol plaque ruptured in an artery, causing sudden coronary thrombosis
Tim Russert Died at age 58
NBC Washington Bureau Chief
Many FACTORS contribute to a higher risk for heart disease or stroke…
Risk Factors for Heart Disease Include:
Family history Tobacco use Menopause Overweight High blood pressure Diabetes Inactivity Depression
Chronic Anxiety Rheumatoid arthritis Peripheral Arterial
Disease (PAD) High LDL Cholesterol Low HDL Cholesterol C-Reactive Protein among many others
It’s been known for more than 40 years that the Carotid Arteries in the neck are a CLEAR WINDOW into the cardiovascular system.
Because the Carotid Arteries are close to the surface of the skin, Ultrasound can be used to get very clear images of the arteries.
Ultrasound waves can see into the Carotid Arteries.
The scan uses Ultrasound equipment like this to take a picture of the arteries in your neck.
The ultrasound probe is placed on your neck like this.
And the results look like this…
Common Carotid Artery
Intima layer of artery
Media layer of artery
Luman or blood flow in artery
3
Progression of AtherosclerosisProgression of Atherosclerosis
Healthyartery
Earlylesion
Vulnerableplaque
Stable plaque“Fibrofatty” stage
Lumen maintained
Thin cap = high risk of thrombosis
Thick cap = low risk of thrombosis;
stenosis may cause angina, claudication
Intima thickens, atheromatous gruel
forms under cap
Lumen narrows
Libby. Circulation. 2001;104:365-372.
The Ultrasound images show the arteries at stages of Atherosclerosis
Vascular Age compared to Actual age
48
52
46 47 48 49 50 51 52
Vascular Age
Actual Age
Vascular Age 52 years oldChronological Age 48 years old
Vascular Age Difference 5 years
With a 5 year difference you are about TWICE as likely to have a heart attack or stroke than people of your age in the next 10 years.
PCI HeartScan also tells if you have plaque or buildup in your arteries.
You CONTROL the CHOICES that DIRECTLY affect your risk for heart attack and stroke What you eat. How much you eat. How much you exercise. How you manage stress. The choice whether or not to smoke. Medications you take.
After the results from a PCI HeartScan are known…
DietExerciseSleepHDL Cholesterol
Blood pressureLDL Cholesterol
DiabetesSmoking
You may need medication to REDUCE your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Helps the physician know when medications ARE needed and how much.
Heart Disease and Stroke can be FATAL.
You may not know if you have heart disease…
But We Do!
If it isn’t reimbursed by your health insurance, it’s available for a small cost… Ask your doctor!
Ask your Doctor about…