Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., yet many heart attacks occur in people who feel completely healthy: no warning signs, no prior diagnosis, just a sudden, life-altering event. That’s because traditional heart screening often misses the most dangerous threat of all: soft plaque. TrueScan is changing that narrative with its AI Heart Scan: an advanced, non-invasive cardiovascular screening that looks deeper than standard tests to identify risk before a heart attack happens.
Located in St. Petersburg, TrueScan’s AI Heart Scan combines coronary CT angiography (CCTA) with HeartFlow® AI technology, offering one of the most comprehensive heart assessments available today.
The Hidden Threat: Soft Plaque
Most people associate heart disease with blocked arteries or high calcium scores, but research tells a different story. The majority of heart attacks are caused by soft, unstable plaque: fatty buildup that doesn’t always significantly narrow arteries and often goes undetected by routine screening. These plaques can rupture suddenly, triggering a heart attack without warning.
According to The Lancet, up to 90% of heart attacks are preventable with early detection and lifestyle or medical intervention. That’s where AI-driven imaging makes a critical difference.
What Is the AI Heart Scan?
The AI Heart Scan is a 15-minute coronary CT angiography (CCTA) enhanced with HeartFlow AI analysis, designed to give a complete picture of coronary artery health.
Unlike basic heart tests that focus on one metric, this scan evaluates plaque type, plaque volume, blood flow, and functional risk all in one non-invasive exam.
The scan evaluates:
- Soft plaque quantification (the most dangerous type)
- Calcified plaque quantification
- Artery narrowing (stenosis)
- Blood flow restriction (ischemia)
- Agatston calcium score
- AI-generated analysis report
- Comprehensive cardiology report
Every scan includes a 30-minute physician consultation to review findings, discuss risk, and outline next steps if needed.
The Power of HeartFlow AI
What sets this scan apart is the HeartFlow® AI technology, which adds two advanced analytical tools:
1. AI Plaque Analysis
This provides a quantitative breakdown of plaque composition: soft, calcified, or low-density plaque, so risk can be assessed more accurately. Soft plaque is significant because it’s more likely to rupture, even when artery narrowing appears mild.
2. FFR-CT (Fractional Flow Reserve from CT)
This estimates whether plaque buildup is actually restricting blood flow to the heart muscle. Traditionally, this requires an invasive catheter procedure. With HeartFlow, the same insight is delivered non-invasively, using AI and CT imaging.
Together, these tools help distinguish who truly needs intervention from those who can focus on prevention and lifestyle optimization.
Who Is This Scan For?
Many people who choose the AI Heart Scan feel perfectly healthy. Others want clarity because of:
- Family history of heart disease
- Elevated cholesterol or blood pressure
- Abnormal calcium scores
- High-stress lifestyles
- Desire to be proactive rather than reactive
It’s especially valuable for people who want answers beyond standard bloodwork or basic heart tests.
The Investment
AI Heart Scan: $1,295
Includes:
- 15-minute CCTA scan
- AI plaque and blood flow analysis
- Comprehensive cardiology report
- 30-minute physician consultation
For those looking for the most comprehensive insight, the Full-Body MRI + AI Heart Scan package is available for $2,995 (as listed on TrueScan’s website). Physician referral required, but TrueScan’s team guides patients through the simple referral process.
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