Dr. Weiss explains the important role of cardiac imaging in heart disease prevention

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming more lives each year than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths — the No. 2 and 3 causes of death — combined. Dr. Matthew Weiss, a preventative cardiologist with Community Medical Center, spoke with KPAX-TV about how early, accurate imaging can play a crucial role in detecting heart disease before a major cardiac event occurs. Particularly, CT cardiac calcium scoring, offered at Advanced Imaging, is an affordable, noninvasive scan assessing heart health. A cardiac calcium score provides valuable information about the likelihood of future coronary events, helping patients and their healthcare providers make informed decisions about their heart health.

Advanced Imaging recommends individuals ask their healthcare provider if getting a cardiac calcium score is right for them, based on their age and personal risk of heart disease.

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