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CIMT Testing in Destin

Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT)

Our next CIMT day is scheduled for August 26th!

What Is a CIMT Test & Why Does It Matter?

    A CIMT (Carotid Intima-Media Thickness) test is a quick, painless ultrasound that looks at the thickness of the carotid arteries in your neck. These arteries supply blood to your brain—and changes in their thickness can be an early warning sign of heart disease or stroke, often before symptoms appear.

    Benefits of Destin CIMT testing include:

    • No harmful radiation and it is completely noninvasive
    • Far more sensitive than the conventional carotid ultrasound
    • Provides the earliest evidence of the origins of atherosclerosis and also has the advantage of being used as a benchmark
    • Detects early plaque buildup
    • Assesses cardiovascular risk sooner than standard tests
    • Helps guide personalized prevention and treatment plans
    • Non-invasive, no needles, no radiation

Our Approach

We believe in treating cardiovascular disease through the evaluation of lifestyle, advanced lipid studies and inflammatory markers to comprehensively address the root of this disease.

Consider CIMT testing in Destin if you have any of the following risk factors:

  • Overweight
  • Family history of heart disease
  • High blood pressure or cholesterol
  • Diabetes
  • Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 50
  • A history of smoking
  • Autoimmune disease
  • Standard American diet