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Rockford Cardiology's Cardiac Risk Assessment

No single test can provide a complete and accurate profile of your risk. We offer the most comprehensive array of screening and non-invasive tests available for evaluating cardiovascular disease.

State-of-the-art CT (computerized tomography) scan to reveal the extent of calcification which indicates the presence and severity of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. For more information regarding CT's click here....
Measurement of cholesterol and glucose levels.
Pulse and blood pressure check.

These tests provide an accurate, personalized assessment of your major risk factors for heart disease. This information will be valuable to you in planning and discussing your options with your physician.

Rockford Cardiology Cardiac Risk Assessment, (815) 398-3000

For More Information, (815) 395-9156

Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?

Over 33 percent of all Americans who have a heart attack each year, show no symptoms beforehand. They exhibit some of the factors that lead to heart disease but may not have symptoms that merit immediate treatment.

Rockford Cardiology’s Risk Assessment Will Benefit You.

For 150,000 Americans each year, the first and only sign of coronary disease is a fatal heart attack. This means they had no symptoms, their cholesterol levels were normal, they weren’t smokers, nothing abnormal had ever been uncovered in their periodic physical exams and stress tests.

Then one day, they succumbed unexpectedly to a fatal heart attack, much to the despair of their families and loved ones.

Coronary artery disease claims more lives than lung, colon, prostate and breast cancer combined.
Women are 10 times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer.

The Primary Factors That Increase Your Risk of Coronary Disease Are:

Age and gender (men over 45 and women who have passed menopause or are age 55 and older)
Elevated cholesterol levels
Family or personal history of heart disease, diabetes or other diseases
High blood pressure
Smoking
Weight (20 pounds or more overweight)
Sedentary lifestyle

What Should I Expect?

During Rockford Cardiology’s Cardiac Risk Assessment, you will complete a brief personal and family health history, and a nurse will measure your blood pressure, pulse, weight and height. Blood will be taken to measure your cholesterol and glucose levels.

You will be scheduled for a non-invasive, painless CT scan of your heart and its arteries. ECG leads will be used so that our advanced scanner can precisely measure the beating of your heart and take dozens of images when your heart is still. Our cardiac CT computer processes these images to identify calcium in your coronary arteries.

Cardiac Calcium Scoring & Heart Health Profile

Heart Health Profile
Cardiac Calcium Scoring

Cost: $199

* Please note that most health plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, do not pay for heart screening examinations or other elective services. Payment is expected at the time of service. Wellness benefits may apply. Please check with your insurance company or employer. Rockford Cardiology Associates, Ltd. accepts payment by cash, personal check or major credit card.

What Do Your Test Results Mean?

Coronary Artery Calcium Level (determined by Cardiac CT)

Cardiac CT reveals the extent of calcification in the heart's coronary arteries, which indicates the presence of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Determining the extent of cardiac risk requires interpretation of the calcium score in combination with other tests and risk factors, particularly age and gender. Generally, Cardiac Calcium Scoring is not predictive of risk in persons under age 40.

0 - no apparent evidence of coronary artery atherosclerosis
1 to 100 - mild evidence of coronary artery atherosclerosis
101 to 400 - moderate evidence of coronary artery atherosclerosis
401 or higher - extensive evidence of coronary artery atherosclerosis