ADVISORY, Feb. 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
WHAT: Valentine's Day will take a serious turn when dozens of
individuals from the community receive detailed images of
their hearts to learn whether or not they are at risk of
heart attack. There was overwhelming response to an
announcement of free cardiac screenings offered by one of
So. Cal's most prominent heart centers, Pacific Coast
Cardiology (PCC) in Newport Beach. The most sophisticated
form of screening is offered by the 64-Slice Cardiac CAT
Scanner -- a 3-minute process that gives the experts at PCC
super detailed images of the heart. Armed with these
pictures, PCC's team of specialists is trained to detect
one's chances of falling victim to cardiac disease --
America's number one killer. In addition, the public will
undergo the carotid ultrasound, a 3-5 minute process that
detects one's chance of stroke.
BKGRD: The most common test for uncovering cardiac problems in use
today, the traditional stress test, sometimes gives people
a false sense of security because it is unable to detect
problems that only an internal picture of the heart can
offer. By using the latest technology, the Cardiac CAT
Scanner, problems can be readily detected and lives saved.
PCC has saved the lives of thousands of patients -- many of
whom appear to be in good shape and workout regularly --
who were shocked to learn they had a latent cardiac
condition.
WHEN: VALENTINE'S DAY
Wednesday, February 14
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Pacific Coast Cardiology
3300 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 646-4400
WHO: * Farzan Rajput, M.D. -- Cardiologist
* Emanuel Shaoulian, M.D. -- Cardiologist
FAST FACTS:
* February is National Heart Month
* PCC recommends that those over age 45, with a family history of
heart disease, who smoke, are overweight or have exhibited one of
the classic symptoms of heart disease should register for the
free screening:
* Chest pain and/or pain radiating to shoulders, neck and
arms
* Shortness of breath
* Heavy pressure in the chest lasting several minutes
* Irregular heart beat
* Indigestion, nausea and/or vomiting
* Lightheadedness, dizziness, profuse sweating