Carotid Ultrasound With CIMT

WHAT IS CIMT?

CIMT is a new noninvasive ultrasound test that is being recommended by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology to screen for heart disease in apparently healthy individuals ages 45 or greater.

caroitd artery renue healthCIMT stands for Carotid Intima-Media Thickness. This test is conveniently available in our institute.

HOW IS THE TEST PERFORMED?

This is a noninvasive test, which is performed with a high-resolution B-mode ultrasound transducer. The test is safe, painless and takes about twenty minutes. After applying conducting jelly to the skin over your neck, a small hand-held transducer is applied to image the carotid arteries. The sonographer measures the combined thicknesses of the intimal and medial layers of the carotid artery walls.

WHY LOOK AT THE NECK WHEN YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE HEART?

The carotid arteries provide a “window” to the coronary arteries. Not only do they have similar risk factors – more importantly, the relationship between the atherosclerotic burden in a carotid artery and a coronary artery is the same as between any two coronary arteries. Thus carotid atherosclerosis provides a window to the degree of coronary atherosclerosis in an individual. CIMT is an independent predictor of future cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, cardiac death, and stroke.

Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke

Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of mortality in the US. Over 30% of the time, the first symptom is an actual heart attack or stroke. That’s why it’s called the “silent killer.” The good news is cardiovascular disease is preventable with proper screening, testing and active prevention.

WHAT IS VASCULAR AGE?

CIMT is a value, which tends to increase with age. Published studies of CIMT measurements in 15,000 patients ages 45 to 65 have made it possible to develop a reference range of what is “normal” at different ages. After your measurements are taken, the results are compared to this same computerized database of 15,000 patients.

A report is generated which tells us your vascular age. If your vascular matches your chronological age or younger, then you have a lower risk for heart disease. If your vascular age exceeds your chronological age, then it alerts us to be more aggressive at controlling those risk factors associated with heart disease. Importantly, with various therapies, it is possible to achieve regression or slow down progression of the CIMT. A follow-up CIMT is done six months to a year after therapy is initiated to evaluate the effectiveness of those therapies.

ReNue Health is located conveniently in Dayton, Ohio with easy access from Dayton International Airport, Cincinnati International Airport or the adjacent Wright Brothers Private Airport (MGY) for those travelling by private aviation. Click here for directions and contact information.

Only one visit is necessary to perform a comprehensive history, interview, and education. Follow up evaluations, adjustments and balancing of hormones are done by phone or written communications and a return visit to Dr. Rob is not necessary. Ongoing testing and adjustment is mandatory and performed through a laboratory convenient to your home.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

To schedule a consultation simply call 937.350.5527 and one of our team members will assist you.

Please complete all Renue Health questionnaires, ordered laboratory and obtain any necessary old medical records before you arrive for your initial consultation. This will allow Dr. Rob and his staff time to compile your biomarkers effectively and efficiently.

You will receive an email after you make a consultation appointment that contains a link to our online patient forms. You can then download all of the intake forms, Elite Lifestyle Questionnaire and Nutritional Questionnaire. https://www.renuehealth.com/request-an-appointment/

Upon completion of your consultation, you will receive a copy of all your biomarkers, relevant data and recommendations on a flash drive. Should you need additional copies of your medical records, a $30 administrative fee will be charged for copies, handling, and postage.

We require a credit card number at the time of scheduling your consultation. Our administrative team immediately begins creating your portfolio to gather your administrative data and biomarkers. We are already working behind the scene in preparation of your upcoming consultation. This credit card will be used to hold your appointment and will be kept on file and will be used to complete payment for services, unless otherwise specified by you at the time of check out. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
We do not accept insurance.

We will provide you with an itemized bill that you can file with your insurance company. Patients who have out-of-network benefits may or may not be reimbursed. Our office cannot assist you with claim resolution.

You may be able to use pre-tax dollars from a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to pay for your fees related to your services from this office.

Renue Health nor Dr. Rob nor any of his employees or affiliates is responsible for payment differences or amounts set by your insurance company. Payment amounts vary per insurance provider depending on your agreement with them and this office is not responsible for dictating or making you aware of the terms and agreements between your insurance company and yourself. Please contact your insurance company with any questions or concerns regarding covered amounts and deductibles.

All of our services must be paid for at the time the services are delivered.

Dr. Rob does not fill out medical disability forms for patients, and does not submit medical records to support disability claims.
Your consultation must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 72 hours (3 business days) prior to your consultation time, or you will be charged $100.00 US for the visit. You may cancel your appointment by calling the office at 937-350-5527 or send us an email through our directions and contact information page.

We currently have a waiting list for consultations and many of our clients are travelling from considerable distances. We ask that if you know that you need to cancel or reschedule, please let us know as soon as possible so that we may offer your consultation time to someone on the current waiting list.

In case of a serious medical emergency, call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency room. Dr. Rob serves as a medical consultant. Unless we have accepted you as a primary care concierge patient by application and contractual arrangement, we require you have a primary care physician for your urgent care and problems that arise when Dr. Rob is not available. Our staff is available to take your message about your health Monday through Friday 10am-4pm. We are not available outside of these hours.

Please allow up to 72 business hours for a return call. In many instances, we may be able to get back to you sooner than that. Another way to contact the Renue Health Team is by sending us an email through our directions and contact information page.

If you are a concierge patient then you have Dr. Rob’s private cell phone number and Team numbers and can feel free to contact him or any of the team members directly.

We have access to laboratories nationwide to accommodate your needs, whether you live locally or out of state.

Some of the specialty labs that we recommend involve blood, stool, urine, or saliva samples and can be done by you in your home. You will be given all lab kits and step-by-step instructions for at-home tests at the time of your consult. Once all of the final lab results are received, we will review them with you at your visit.

When we request laboratory tests, it is essential that they be performed promptly. Many tests can take up to 4 weeks to perform and for the results to be returned to us. Please do not delay in completing your tests. Some of the specialized tests may not be considered medically necessary by your insurance carrier, and therefore might not be covered.

It is your responsibility to make a follow-up appointment to review your lab results with Dr. Rob. If you are unable to return to our office to review your labs, we are available by Skype, Face time, or telephone.

We do not accept returns of supplements or specialty labs. Specialty lab kits must be used within 3 months.
Nutritional therapy and laboratory/diagnostic testing are integral components of your treatment plan. Test results are used to design your personal health care program as well as uncover the root causes of your medical condition.

Nutritional supplements are often recommended and we will help you select and find the highest quality products.

The supplements that we recommend at Renue Health are available for purchase from our office.

It is possible to have your supplements automatically shipped to your home or office for your convenience.

Refills are granted at the time of your consultation or follow up appointments. When you are running low on your medication, it is a REMINDER that you are probably due for your follow up appointment. I generally prescribe enough medication to last until your next follow up appointment. Supplements are immediately available to you by calling the office, visiting the office, or by ordering directly from the websites.

Information about Dr. Rob, Renue Health and the focus areas of our practice is available on our website at https://www.renuehealth.com and you can learn more about Dr. Rob at https://www.renuehealth.com/about-renue-health/

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While the focus of our practice is on the optimization of male performance and health we also do optimize the performance and health of women. Medical conditions we treat and testing we perform:

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Adrenal Fatigue
  • Allergies
  • Athletic Performance
  • Autoimmune Conditions
  • BioIdentical Hormone Replacement
  • Bell’s Palsy
  • Carotid Ultrasound with CIMT
  • Cholesterol Management
  • Comprehensive Intracellular Nutrient Testing
  • Comprehensive Laboratory Testing
  • Detoxification Programs
  • DEXA Scan
  • Diabetes
  • Digestive Issues
  • Dysautonomia
  • Fitness Evaluations
  • Flexibility Testing
  • Food Sensitivity Testing
  • Gastric Inflammation
  • Gluten Sensitivities
  • Healthy Aging
  • Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention
  • Hormone Optimization for Men & Women
  • Leaky Gut
  • Low Testosterone (Low T)
  • Medical Body Composition Analysis (mBCA)
  • Men’s Health
  • Mental Focus & Clarity
  • MTHFR gene mutations
  • Metabolic Syndrome
  • Neurocognitive Testing for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and ADD
  • Nutrition Counseling & Optimization
  • Natural Weight Loss
  • Parasympathetic Overtraining Syndrome
  • POTS Syndrome
  • Strength Testing
  • Sympathetic Overtraining Syndrome
  • Underactive Thyroid
  • VENDYS Vascular Endothelium Testing
  • VO2 Max Testing
  • Women’s Health

To learn how the ReNue Health Opportunity may help restore your youth and vitality, simply call

937-350-5527