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KCH's Cardiac Risk Assessment
No single test can provide a complete and accurate profile of your risk. We offer the most comprehensive array of screening and non-invasive tests available for evaluating cardiovascular disease.
- State-of-the-art CT (computerized tomography) scan to reveal the extent of calcification which indicates the presence and severity of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.
- Measurement of cholesterol and glucose levels.
- Pulse and blood pressure check.
- A personal consultation with a registered nurse to help you understand and identify your cardiac risk factors.
These tests provide an accurate, personalized assessment of your major risk factors for heart disease. This information will be valuable to you in planning and discussing your options with your physician.
KCH Cardiac Risk Assessment, (815) 748-8353
Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?
Over 33 percent of all Americans who have a heart attack each year, show no symptoms beforehand. They exhibit some of the factors that lead to heart disease but may not have symptoms that merit immediate treatment.
Kishwaukee Community Hospital’s HeartWise Program Will Benefit You.
For 150,000 Americans each year, the first and only sign of coronary disease is a fatal heart attack. This means they had no symptoms, their cholesterol levels were normal, they weren’t smokers, nothing abnormal had ever been uncovered in their periodic physical exams and stress tests.
Then one day, they succumbed unexpectedly to a fatal heart attack, much to the despair of their families and loved ones.
- Coronary artery disease claims more lives than lung, colon, prostate and breast cancer combined.
- Women are 10 times more likely to die of heart disease than of breast cancer.
The Primary Factors That Increase Your Risk of Coronary Disease Are:
- Age and gender (men over 45 and women who have passed menopause or are age 55 and older)
- Elevated cholesterol levels
- Family or personal history of heart disease, diabetes or other diseases
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Weight (20 pounds or more overweight)
- Sedentary lifestyle
What Should I Expect?
During Kishwaukee Community Hospital’s Cardiac Risk Assessment, you will complete a brief personal and family health history, and a nurse will measure your blood pressure, pulse, weight and height. Blood will be taken to measure your cholesterol and glucose levels.
If you select Level II, you will be scheduled for a non-invasive, painless CT scan of your heart and its arteries. ECG leads will be used so that our advanced scanner can precisely measure the beating of your heart and take dozens of images when your heart is still. Our cardiac CT computer processes these images to identify calcium in your coronary arteries.
Comprehensive Wellness Assessment with Risk Factor Analysis
- Nurse consultation and report for personal physician
- Total Cholesterol and Glucose Levels
- Body Fat Analysis
Cost: $60
Cardiac Calcium Scoring & Heart Health Profile, Level II
- Heart Health Profile
- Cardiac Calcium Scoring
- Nurse consultation and report to personal physician
Cost: $199
* Please note that most health plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, do not pay for heart screening examinations or other elective services. Payment is expected at the time of service. Wellness benefits may apply. Please check with your insurance company or employer. Kishwaukee Community Hospital accepts payment by cash, personal check or major credit card.
What Do Your Test Results Mean?
Cholesterol
Total Cholesterol (fasting is highly desirable prior to this test)
200 or less - desirable cholesterol level
201 to 239 - borderline high cholesterol level; moderate risk
240 or higher - high cholesterol level; increased risk
LDL Cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol; test is valid if taken after fasting)
130 or less - desirable LDL cholesterol level
131 to 159 - borderline risk of heart disease
160 or higher - high risk of heart disease
HDL Cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol; fasting is highly desirable prior to this test)
40 and above - desirable HDL cholesterol level; decreased risk of heart disease
36 to 39 - borderline risk of heart disease
35 or less - high risk of heart disease
Sources: Wellsource, Inc. 1996; American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic
Proceedings 1999; 74:24352
Triglycerides
(test is valid if taken after fasting)
200 or less - normal level of triglycerides
201 to 399 - borderline level of triglycerides
400 to 1000 - high level of triglycerides; possible risk of vascular disease, pancreatitis or coronary heart disease.
1001 or higher - very high level of triglycerides; high risk of disease
Sources: Wellsource, Inc. 1996; American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic
Proceedings 1999; 74:24352
Blood Glucose Fasting
(no food or drink, except water and medications forat least 12 hours before testing)
110 or less - normal blood glucose level
111 to 125 - elevated blood glucose level
126 or higher - tested on two different days; may indicate diabetes
Non-Fasting
(eating or drinking within 12 hours before testing)
200 or higher - may indicate diabetes, but needs to be confirmed with a fasting test on another day.
Sources: Wellsource, Inc. 1996; American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic
Proceedings 1999; 74:24352
Blood Pressure (systolic over diastolic, read, "120 over 80")
Systolic Pressure (when heart is beating)
120 or less - normal systolic blood pressure
121 to 139 - high normal
140 or higher - high blood pressure, may indicate need for treatment
Diastolic Pressure (when heart is at rest)
80 or less - normal diastolic blood pressure
81 to 89 - high normal diastolic blood pressure
90 or higher - high diastolic blood pressure; may indicate need for treatment
Sources: Wellsource, Inc. 1996; American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic
Proceedings 1999; 74:24352
Coronary Artery Calcium Level (determined by Cardiac CT)
Cardiac CT reveals the extent of calcification in the heart's coronary arteries, which indicates the presence of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Determining the extent of cardiac risk requires interpretation of the calcium score in combination with other tests and risk factors, particularly age and gender. Generally, Cardiac Calcium Scoring is not predictive of risk in persons under age 40.
0 - no apparent evidence of coronary artery atherosclerosis
1 to 100 - mild evidence of coronary artery atherosclerosis
101 to 400 - moderate evidence of coronary artery atherosclerosis
401 or higher - extensive evidence of coronary artery atherosclerosis
KCH Cardiac Risk Assessment, (815) 748-8353
Sources: Wellsource, Inc. 1996; American Heart Association, Mayo Clinic
Proceedings 1999; 74:24352
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