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Get your $49 Heart Scan Get your $49 Heart CT Scan Schedule an appointment Get your $49 Heart Scan Schedule an appointment A life-changing decision Find out if you're at risk for the most common form of heart disease . Our $49 Healthy Heart Scan is simple, non-invasive and can reveal life-changing information. The scan tells you and your doctor if you're at risk for coronary heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack. Who should get a Heart Scan? Schedule a Heart Scan if you are at least 35 years old, have not been previously diagnosed with heart disease, do not have a pacemaker and have at least two of these risk factors: Men over age 45 Women over age 55 Obesity Physically inactive Diabetes Family history High cholesterol Depression High blood pressure Smoker Who should get a Heart CT Scan? Schedule a Heart CT Scan if you are at least 35 years old, have not been previously diagnosed with heart disease, do not have a pacemaker and have at least two of these risk factors: Men over age 45 Women over age 55 Obesity Physically inactive Diabetes Family history High cholesterol High blood pressure Smoker Schedule your appointment Check each box below to confirm you have read the terms and conditions: A doctor's order is not required. This $49 scan is self-pay only and due at the time of service. Your insurance company will not be billed. You should discuss with your insurance whether you can submit a claim for reimbursement. This is NOT a diagnostic examination or therapy session. Heart scans use a type of X-ray and therefore exposure to radiation. It is recommended that you follow up with your primary physician to discuss the results of any tests performed. If you think you are pregnant, or are currently breastfeeding, please contact your primary care physician and do not proceed with scheduling. 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Can I still book an appointment? A: We will need to send your results to your provider, so you need to have a primary care doctor to schedule a heart scan. Please search for a doctor and make an appointment before you schedule a heart scan. Q: Do I need an order from my doctor? A: No, a doctor's order or referral is not required. We recommend that you follow up with your primary care doctor and advise him/her that you participated in the heart scan screening and discuss the results of any tests performed. Q: How long is this offer good for at this price? A: This pricing is available throughout the year. Q: Is this test covered by insurance? A: This test, priced at $49, is self-pay only. Your insurance company will not be billed. You should discuss with your insurance whether you can submit a claim to for reimbursement. Q: Does this involve radiation? A: Heart scans use a type of X-ray and therefore there is exposure to radiation. Q: Can this be done even after having a bypass? A: If you have already been diagnosed with heart disease, a heart scan is not needed; but we recommend talking with your doctor if you have any questions. Q: Can you have this done with a pacemaker? A: It is not recommended that you receive a heart scan if you have a pacemaker. Please talk to your cardiologist about it. Q: Are there any other fees or pre-screenings? A: No, the scan is $49 and there are no other fees. Q: What is a heart scan? A: It's a simple, non-invasive test that tells your doctor if you're at risk for the most common form of heart disease - coronary heart disease. The test shows how much calcium deposit you have in the arteries of your heart. The more calcium deposit you have, the more plaque. And that can lead to a heart attack. Q: Is this the same as a calcium score test? A: Yes, a heart scan is also called a heart CT scan or calcium scoring. It's a simple, non-invasive test that tells your doctor how much calcium deposit you have in the arteries of your heart. The more calcium deposit you have, the more plaque. And that can lead to a heart attack. Q: Does it check carotid arteries too? A: No, it does not. Q: How often should I get screened? A: If you had a scan before and it was normal, you should repeat it every 5 years. If your scan was abnormal, you can repeat it after 3 years. Schedule an appointment ©2017 Advocate Health Care. Call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE We're Making Improvements Our heart scan self-scheduling tool is currently unavailable while we work to enhance your overall experience. Look for this convenient referral-free scheduling resource to return soon. We appreciate your patience. Learn more about the exceptional care we offer at Advocate Heart Institute ....