Now Available at TRA Gig Harbor
If you’re concerned about your heart health—or simply want more clarity about your risk for heart disease—a CT Cardiac Calcium Score might be worth a conversation with your provider. This quick, affordable scan is now available at our Gig Harbor location, making it easier than ever to take a proactive step toward understanding your cardiovascular risk.
WHAT IS IT?
- The CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring is quick and painless 15 minute scan of the chest to detect Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and evaluate the presence, location, and extent of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries.
- The results of the score is compared to the national average of people within the same age and ethnic group(s).
- A low score result indicates little risk of a heart attack while a high score can alert the patient and medical provider towards further evaluation and presence of heart disease.
DO I HAVE RISK FACTORS FOR CAD?
- High blood cholesterol levels?
- Family history of heart attacks?
- Diabetes?
- High blood pressure?
- Cigarette smoking?
- Overweight or obese?
- Physical inactivity
HOW DO I GET THIS TEST DONE?
- Talk with your health provider to see if CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring is right for you!
- Symptomatic: diagnostic test, likely covered by insurance
- Non-symptomatic: screening test offered at TRA for $179.40* (due at the time of service)
*The lowest price in the area for this exam! - Schedule your appointment:
- Online via Patient Connection
- TRA Mobile App
- Call us at 253-761-4200
Additional Resources
- CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring – What to Expect
- Blog: CT Cardiac Calcium Scoring – Michele’s Story
- Blog: Show Your Heart Some Love with a Cardiac Calcium Score
- Radiologyinfo.org
- American Heart Association
- Location: TRA Gig Harbor