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For more than half a century, the cardiology field has primarily operated as “sick-care,” concentrating on addressing symptoms of heart disease rather than delving into the core issue—atherosclerosis. Remarkably, over a decade of clinical trial data has underscored the paramount importance of the type of atherosclerotic plaque buildup in understanding and managing cardiovascular health. The prevailing approach of waiting for signs of reduced blood flow or blockages is being redefined. It is imperative to take a proactive stance, assess the underlying disease precisely, and pioneer a new era of cardiovascular care that targets the root cause before symptoms manifest. This paradigm shift brings forth the transformative potential of technologies like the Cleerly heart scan, enabling a more comprehensive and forward-thinking approach to heart health assessment and management.
The Cleerly heart scan represents a groundbreaking advancement in cardiovascular imaging technology, offering unprecedented insight into the intricacies of atherosclerotic plaque composition. Unlike traditional methods focusing solely on identifying blockages, this innovative scan provides a detailed analysis of the type of plaque in the arteries. By characterizing plaques based on their composition and vulnerability, medical professionals can tailor interventions more precisely, addressing the specific nature of the atherosclerotic disease. This shift from a symptom-centric to a disease-focused approach marks a significant leap forward in cardiac care, empowering healthcare providers and patients with the knowledge needed to initiate targeted and proactive treatment strategies.
Cleerly goes beyond conventional cardiovascular assessments by furnishing your physician with a comprehensive analysis of your heart scan, delivering a profound understanding of your specific heart disease and individual risk factors. This invaluable insight equips your heart care team with the knowledge to make informed decisions tailored to your unique condition. By guiding them toward a more effective and personalized treatment plan. Cleerly transforms the landscape of heart health management. The innovative Track Your Plaque™ feature enables physicians to monitor the progression of the disease over time, facilitating a dynamic and adaptive approach to care.
Moreover, Cleerly recognizes the significance of empowering individuals in their journey to heart health. The Cleerly Patient Report is a user-friendly resource, offering straightforward educational materials about heart disease and presenting analysis results in understandable language. This accessible platform ensures that you receive the correct information at the right time, aiding you in adhering to the treatment plan crafted by your physician. Cleerly’s commitment to patient-centric care is reflected in its ability to demystify complex medical data, fostering a collaborative and informed approach to managing heart health.
The rationale behind embracing the Cleerly heart scan is rooted in compelling statistics that underscore the limitations of traditional methods in identifying and preventing heart attacks. Shockingly, 50% of individuals who suffer a heart attack do so without exhibiting any prior symptoms, emphasizing the elusive nature of cardiovascular risks that may go undetected. Moreover, a staggering 70% of heart attack victims are categorized as low risk by conventional methods of assessing heart disease, highlighting the inadequacy of existing risk evaluation strategies.
Traditional stress testing methods also face significant shortcomings, as 75% of lesions responsible for heart attacks only result in a mild narrowing of the arteries, making them easily overlooked. This critical insight underscores the importance of adopting a more sophisticated and precise approach to cardiovascular assessment.
In response to these challenges, Cleerly offers rapid reporting of non-invasive Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) with turnaround times of less than one hour, available 24 hours a day. This unprecedented efficiency makes crucial diagnostic information accessible, enabling timely interventions and personalized treatment plans. Cleerly’s commitment to providing rapid and accurate insights directly addresses the limitations of traditional methods, offering a transformative solution to enhance the early detection and management of heart disease.
RAVE is a radiology practice that has been active for over forty years. We currently consist of 10 board-certified radiologists, many of whom have postgraduate fellowships with subspecialty training. All of whom have years of full-time experience. Over 120 healthcare professionals are working with us to provide the best possible radiologic services in Sarasota County. In addition to our personnel, we have some of the best radiologic imaging devices available. Superior visualization helps us make your diagnoses accurate and timely, preventing potentially dangerous delays in initiating your therapy. At RAVE, you can have confidence you’re getting top-notch professional assistance in your diagnosis and care.
For more information about the diagnostic imaging services available at Radiology Associates of Venice, Englewood and Sarasota. Call the Venice office at 941-488-7781 or the Englewood office at 941-475-5471 or the Sarasota office at 941-342-7283.
Radiology Associates of Venice, Englewood and Sarasota
SARASOTA
3501 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34223
941-342-RAVE (7283)
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
VENICE
512-516 S. Nokomis Ave
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-7781
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
ENGLEWOOD
900 Pine Street
Englewood, FL 34223
941-475-5471
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
