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    Heart & Lung Screening at SoutheastHEALTH
    June 07th 2019 by Dee Loflin
    Heart & Lung Screening at SoutheastHEALTH
    The Heart and Lung Screening consists of a Low Dose CT Lung Screening and Calcium Scoring. Eligibility for these screenings is summarized below.

    The screenings are $75 for both, $50 for one. Insurance does not cover voluntary, self-directed screenings.

    Lung Screening Eligibility: - 55-80 years of age - Not previously diagnosed with lung cancer - Current smoker, or has quit within the last 15 years. - Tobacco smoking history of greater than or equal to 30 pack years. (one pack per day for 30 years, 2 packs per day for 15 years, etc)

    Heart Screening Eligibility: - 35 years of age - No previous history of bypass surgery or cardiac stents - Has at least one cardiac risk factor, such as family history of premature heart disease, high cholesterol, hypertension, smoking, diabetes.

    Limited number of screenings available. CALL 800-800-5123 to register.

    Last Updated on June 07th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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