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"A Coronary Calcium CT Scan is a non-invasive way of obtaining informationabout the location and extent of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries --the vessels that supply oxygen-containing blood to the heart wall," says JohnConnolly, M.D., Radiology Department. "Many people with plaque deposits oftendo not have any symptoms. This simple test can provide an early warning ofcoronary artery disease before experiencing any cardiac symptoms." For moreinformation or to register for an appointment, please call 877-RES-INFO(877-737-4636) or visit our website at http://www.smemc.reshealth.org/cardiac.
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Heart Disease is the #1 cause of death and disability in the UnitedStates. In many cases, the first sign of heart disease may be a heart attackand possibly death. A Coronary Calcium CT Scan is especially recommended forwomen over 55 and men over 45 who have one or more risk factors such as afamily history of heart disease, high cholesterol level, high blood pressure,high-stress lifestyle, no regular exercise program, obese, smoke, or haveDiabetes. For more information on heart disease risk factors and interactivehealth quizzes on cholesterol and heart disease, visit our website athttp://www.smemc.reshealth.org/cardiacsmemc.reshealth.org/cardiac.
Resurrection Health Care is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to thehealth and well being of our communities throughout Chicagoland. Ourcomprehensive Catholic health care system includes hospitals, nursing homes,retirement communities, a surgery center, behavioral health services, medicaloffice facilities, community clinics, a home health company and hospiceservices. Sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and theSisters of the Resurrection.
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