New Cardiac Assessment Offered at Northwest Health – La Porte

10/25/2021

Northwest Health – La Porte is now offering a cardiac assessment for adults aged 45 or older who have not yet been diagnosed with heart disease. The assessment includes abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, an ankle brachial index test, CT Calcium scoring, and a heart rhythm check all for only $65.

“Our community has requested we resume the heart care screenings provided in the past,” said Chris Atherton, R.N., cardiovascular service line director for Northwest Health. “This new Heart Smart Assessment provides the same early detection to identify heart disease early and save lives.”

Individuals who would most benefit for the Heart Smart Assessment include adults aged 45 or older with no history of heart disease and one or more of the following risk factors: high blood cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoker, type 2 diabetes, family history of heart disease at age 55 or younger in men and 65 or younger in women, chronic inflammatory conditions, female conditions such as menopause at age 40 or younger, or chronic kidney disease.

To schedule a Heart Smart Assessment at Northwest Health – La Porte call (219) 344-6323. Payment is by cash or credit card at time of service; insurance will not be billed.

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