Is the Free Heart Scan a Bait-and-Switch?
What the Free Heart Scan Actually Is
The free heart scan is not a bait-and-switch. It is a genuine calcium scoring CT designed to look for calcified plaque inside the coronary arteries. This type of scan is widely used in preventive cardiology, and at Life Imaging it is provided at no cost through their research-based prevention programs. If you qualify after answering a few simple questions, the scan you are offered is the exact scan you receive; it is not downgraded, shortened, or replaced with anything different.
Why the Scan Is Truly Free
Life Imaging created its preventive research programs to make early detection accessible to more people. Heart disease often develops without symptoms, and many individuals never qualify for preventive imaging through traditional medical routes. By funding the scan through these research initiatives, the center can offer a true no-cost calcium score that helps people learn important information before symptoms appear.
There are no hidden fees for the heart scan itself. You show up, complete your brief pre-scan interview, and receive your calcium scoring CT without any charge.
What Happens During the Appointment
During your visit, the team may share information about optional screenings or full-body preventive scans. Some guests choose to add these because they want a broader look at their health, while others simply come for the free heart scan and leave with their calcium score. Either choice is completely acceptable. Listening to available options does not commit you to anything, and declining additional services does not affect your free scan in any way.
The staff is trained to walk you through what the scan shows, help you understand your results, and answer your questions not to pressure you. The purpose of the visit is education, prevention, and offering clarity about your heart health.
Why the Program Exists
The goal of the free heart scan is simple: catch early plaque buildup before it turns into a heart attack. Many people discover calcium even when they feel perfectly fine, and early awareness gives them the chance to speak with their doctor, adjust their lifestyle, or seek follow-up care before a crisis occurs.
For thousands of guests, this scan becomes a turning point not because it pushes them into paid services, but because it gives them a clearer picture of their heart health at a stage when prevention still works.
Call Us Today
If you’d like to check eligibility or schedule your complimentary scan, call us now and our team will guide you through the simple steps.
What Does Mayo Clinic Say About Heart Scans?
According to Mayo Clinic, a heart scan (coronary calcium scan) is a powerful tool for early detection because it shows plaque buildup in the coronary arteries long before symptoms appear. This visibility helps people understand their cardiovascular risk early, when preventive action can make the biggest difference.
Mayo Clinic explains that heart scans help people:
- Identify hidden plaque that routine blood tests might miss
- Understand their true risk of heart disease
- Detect early changes in artery health
- Make proactive decisions with their doctor
- Reduce the chances of facing a sudden cardiac event
For more details, visit Mayo Clinic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/heart-scan/about/pac-20384686
