Cardiovascular Testing
Gutwell Medical is passionate about longevity, so we proudly offer several options for cash-pay cardiovascular screenings.
These tests provide important insights into your health and can act as preventative measures before a serious event occurs.
In-Office Vascular Screening
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Limited Carotid Ultrasound w/ CIMT
This test predicts vascular age and stroke/heart attack risk. Using an ultrasound probe, the sonographer will examine your carotid arteries in your neck. A carotid ultrasound evaluates the blood flow in the neck, and the CIMT test measures the actual degree of inflammation and plaque that exists in the lining of the artery.
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Echocardiogram
This test looks at the structure and function of the heart. An echocardiogram uses sound waves to show blood flow through the heart and heart valves. This can also be called a heart ultrasound or a heart sonogram. It can be used to detect enlarged ventricles, weakened heart muscles, heart defects, and blood clots/tumors.
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screen
Also known as an “AAA”, an abdominal aortic aneurysm screen tests for swelling in the aorta and also ultrasounds your abdomen. The aorta is the main blood vessel that runs from your heart. This test is especially important for males aged 65-75, smokers, high blood pressure and/or cholesterol, or family history of aneurysms.
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Ankle - Brachial Indice
An ankle-brachial index detects peripheral narrowing of arteries in the extremities (arms an. legs). Also known as an “ABI”, this test checks for peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Risk factors for PAD include age, postmenopausal state, family history, history of tobacco use, diabetes, high blood pressure and/or cholesterol.
CT Calcium Score
A CT Calcium Score is a noninvasive heart scan that shows calcium deposits in your coronary arteries. Using a CT scan of your heart, radiologists are able to identify calcium in your heart and give you a score, indicating your risk of a heart attack. By detecting risk before symptoms develop, this test helps patients make proactive choices to protect their long-term cardiovascular health. This test is a cost-effective tool to gain further insight into your heart health.
Cardiac CTA with AI Plaque Analysis
A cardiac CTA is a noninvasive CT scan that detects both soft and hard plaque to determine coronary artery disease. Clear Heart and Lung Imaging allows us to offer state-of-the-art, low-radiation cardiac CTAs, at one of only two low radiation cardiac CTA machines in Colorado. By utilizing Cleerly AI and low radition CCTAs, patients are empowered to use CCTAs as a new cardiac prevention screening.
What is a Cardiac CTA?
A cardiac CTA is ideal for individuals who want a proactive, look at their heart health—especially those with cardiovascular risk factors, a family history of heart disease, or a desire for peace of mind through early plaque detection - before symptoms develop.
Who needs a Cardiac CTA?
After your cardiac CTA, your results are reviewed by a team of expert cardiologists from UCLA. Dr. Mitchell then works with you to personalize a plan to optimize your cardiovascular risk and longevity—supporting a longer, healthier life.
What’s next?
At Home Testing
Continuous Glucose Monitor
A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) gives insight into how your blood sugar responds to food, stress, sleep, and exercise—day and night. Unlike a single lab value, CGM reveals metabolic dysfunction that can cause cardiovascular disease.
Frequent glucose spikes are strongly linked to inflammation, insulin resistance, and atherosclerosis. By uncovering these trends early, CGM empowers you to make targeted lifestyle and nutrition changes that can lower cardiometabolic risk
Sleep Study - Watch Pat
Experience the future of sleep health with WatchPAT: a game-changing FDA-cleared home sleep test that delivers hospital-grade accuracy from the comfort of your own bed.
Using cutting-edge technology, WatchPAT makes it easier than ever to detect sleep apnea which is associated with hypertension, arrythmias, coronary artery disease, and more cardiovascular risks.
24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring
Track your blood pressure like never before with Biobeat: a breakthrough 24-hour monitoring system that’s cuff-free, wireless, and FDA-cleared.
This hospital-grade chest patch delivers continuous, accurate insights into your cardiovascular health - all without the hassle of traditional cuffs or clinic visits.