WellStar North Fulton Hospital WellStar North Fulton Hospital is now offering the Know Your Heart program, a screening that can help determine patients risk for heart disease, stroke and other serious conditions. The screening uses a combination of patient history and laboratory tests, as well as an optional cardiac CT scan; these tests can identify heart disease, possibly before someone shows any signs or symptoms. The laboratory tests evaluate for inflammation and cholesterol levels, both of which can contribute to heart disease. The cardiac CT scan is a rapid, low-radiation imaging test that looks for calcium buildup in the walls of the arteries that supply the heart. This calcium is a sign of coronary heart disease; if performed early enough, a cardiac CT scan can help identify disease before a heart attack.Each screening includes a consultation where we give the patient education on how to improve their risk factors going forward, Dr. Anderson said. During the consultation, patients also receive diet and exercise recommendations, as well as a personalized report to take home.The Know Your Heart screening is available to patients eighteen years old and older. To determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment, call 770-756-STAR (7827).
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