Abbott Northwestern Hospital

A program of:

• Minneapolis Heart Institute®

Coronary Artery Disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.

For many people, the first sign of heart disease is a heart attack. And, heart attacks can occur when there is as little as 30 to 50 percent narrowing of the arteries. Unlike standard stress tests that can't detect calcium deposits until the narrowing is at least 50 percent, HeartScan Minnesota gives you an inside view of your heart's health - giving you a personalized calcium score.

At a cost of $100, a heart scan from HeartScan Minnesota is a simple, inexpensive way to get an inside view of your heart's health.

Who should have a heart scan?

Anyone, age 35 to 79, with one or more of these risk factors for heart disease is encouraged to call for an appointment.

• Family history ?
• High cholesterol ?
• Smoking ?
• High blood pressure ?
• Obesity ?
• Physical inactivity ?
• Diabetes ?

Family history

Do you have a parent, sibling or other close blood relative who has been diagnosed with heart disease or heart attack?

Learn about heart disease risk factors in our heart health manual.

High cholesterol

Have you been told by your physician that your overall cholesterol level is high?

Learn about high cholestrol in our heart health manual.

Smoking

Do you now or have you ever smoked or used tobacco products?

Learn how tobacco use affects you in our heart health manual.

High blood pressure

Do you take high blood pressure medicine? Have you been told your blood pressure readings are high?

Learn about high blood pressure in our heart health manual.

Obesity

Are you 50 or more pounds overweight? Is your weight in line with your height?

Learn how weight affects your heart in our heart health manual.

Physical inactivity

Do you get regular, daily exercise?

Learn how lack of exercise affects you in our heart health manual.

Diabetes

Having diabetes puts you at an increased risk for heart problems because of the disease's effect on your blood vessels.

Learn more about diabetes in our heart health manual.

What to expect

A CT scan can detect heart disease in its earliest stages. Early detection means it's still possible to slow, stop or reverse heart disease.

CT / heart scan

Coronary CT angiography uses a special type of CT scanner to get a three-dimensional view of your blood vessels. This allows doctors to see whether plaque has built up in the artery wall that may cause a future heart attack or symptoms.

Learn more about what CT is at mplsheart.com.

Minneapolis (Abbott Northwestern Hospital)

800 East 28th Street, Sister Kenny Lobby, Minneapolis, MN 55407

• Call 612-863-3500 or 1-877-800-2728 to schedule a heart scan.
• Appointments are available Tuesday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Directions and parking: HeartScan Minnesota is located on the first floor of the Sister Kenny Building on Abbott Northwestern Hospital's campus. Go to the Outpatient Imaging Center to check in for your appointment.

Baxter (Minneapolis Heart Institute)

13367 Isle Drive, Baxter, MN 56425

• Call 218-855-5280 or 1-888-806-0116 to schedule a heart scan.
• Appointments are available Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Directions

New Ulm (New Ulm Medical Center)

1324 5th Street North, New Ulm, MN 56073

• Call 507-217-5154 to schedule a heart scan.
• Appointments are available Tuesday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Directions

You have many options to cover the cost of your heart scan.

• You may choose to have your bill submitted to your insurance company. Coverage of this procedure is subject to the terms of your policy, so we encourage you to call your insurance company and determine whether it is covered.
• If your insurance company covers the exam, your out of pocket cost will be based on your insurance company's contract with Allina Hospitals & Clinics, along with your benefit plan (terms of your policy) and may be more than $100. We cannot limit your liability to $100.
• If your insurance company does not cover the test and the terms of your policy have been met, you will receive a bill from Allina Hospitals & Clinics for $100.
• If you choose to pay for your scan or if you do not have insurance, the cost is $100 paid at the time of your appointment. You will receive a receipt at the time of your scan. Typically, the cost of the scan is reimbursable through flexible health spending accounts.