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Overview
Cardiac Calcium Screening
Cardiac calcium screening is a noninvasive, 5-minute procedure, where pictures are taken of your heart from outside your body. This screening is a simple, safe, quick and low-radiation CT scan to help determine your overall risk of coronary disease.
Screenings are $49 and available Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- In Tennessee, a physician order is not required to schedule this screening. To make an appointment, please call (423) 431‑1709.
- In Virginia, a physician order is required to schedule this screening. Talk with your primary care provider to learn more. If you do not have a primary care provider, get established today by scheduling an appointment online.
How often should I have this screening?
If you have previously had a cardiac calcium screening, there is no need or benefit to having another.
Screening criteria
If you are at least 40 years old and have at least one or more additional major risk factors listed below, then you qualify for a screening. However, if you are under 40 years old, then you must have three or more risk factors to qualify.
If you have a heart stent or history of prior bypass surgery, you do not qualify for the screening.
Major risk factors:
- Diabetes
- Family history of heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Overweight
- Past or present smoker
- Physically inactive
Preparation for your screening
Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time and bring a valid form of identification. You may eat or drink prior to the screening.
Patient Stories
I had a lot of calcium buildup in my arteries. I had no idea. No symptoms, at least none that I knew of.