Every year, millions of Americans suffer a sudden heart attack, with nearly one-third not surviving the event. Why does this happen?

Coronary artery disease, often known as the silent killer, is a slow, progressive condition that can begin early in life and go undetected for years. Fortunately, coronary artery disease can be treated and even reversed if detected soon enough. An important step in that detection process is Electron Beam Tomography (EBT), available at the Parkview Heart Institute at the 2231 Carew Street.

Taking less than 15 minutes, EBT is a simple, non-invasive scan that can detect coronary artery disease in its early stages. No injections, special preparations, undressing, or pain are involved in this test.

How EBT Works

EBT takes a stop-motion picture of the interior of the beating heart and coronary arteries, showing the calcified or hardened plaque—an early warning signal of heart disease. The scan can construct a three-dimensional image of the heart, which the cardiologist and radiologist can view from any angle.

Scheduling an EBT Scan

Speak with your physician about obtaining an EBT as part of your overall healthcare program. Your doctor can write up an order for the scan, help you schedule it, and provide follow-up as necessary. An EBT Scan is also available without a physician’s referral. To schedule an appointment, please call (260) 373-8900.