#TestNotGuess
#TestNotGuess
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men. For many, the first warning sign is a heart attack or premature death!
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Could a simple, 10-minute screening save your life?
Coronary Calcium Scoring is a simple, painless and non-invasive screening that can estimate your risk for cardiovascular events.
A Coronary Artery Calcium Scan is one of the most advanced methods available today to detect heart disease in its earliest stages. This screening uses high-speed computerized tomography (CT) to scan your heart and detect calcium deposits. Where there’s calcium, there’s plaque!
Taking into account other factors such as your age, family history and cholesterol level, your doctor will use your personal calcium score to measure your future risk for heart disease.
For some, it’s peace of mind. It means you keep following your plan of prevention. For those with scores that indicate a risk for heart disease, your health care provider can recommend a plan of prevention to help you slow the progression of the disease. The good news is that 80% of the risk factors contributing to heart disease can be prevented or managed!
When you consider that half the people who died suddenly from heart disease had no symptoms, early detection can not only help you live a healthier life but could, in fact, save your life!
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Presented by heart attack survivor and founder of The Heart2Heart Foundation, Sheila Caldwell has first-hand experience with this screening saving the life of her husband, Bill. Through a partnership with Irish Heart Disease Awareness, Sheila is in constant demand to speak and educate women and men about this life-saving screening. During the presentation, participants will be led in a self-evaluation to determine if they qualify for a CAC scan.
MORE INFORMATION
Learn more about this life-saving screening and program at www.TestNotGuess.org.
Speaker fee request: $100 (Travel fees additional for locations outside 60 mile radius of Charlotte, NC.)
This presentation has been developed for men and women over 40 years of age who have not had a cardiac event or previously been diagnosed with heart disease. Please feel free to call us with questions or to customize your program.
ABOUT US
The mission of The Heart2Heart Foundation is to inspire and enable women and their loved ones to take action that prevents heart attack, stroke, and premature death. The Heart2Heart Foundation focuses our efforts through AWARESS, ACTION and ADVOCACY programs.
All honorariums and speaking fees are allocated to support our free heart health education, screening and CAC scholarship programs.
We are a recognized 501(c)3 charity - EIN #46-1239466. Your honorarium contribution could be tax-deductible as allowed by law.