Wake Radiology advances heart health awareness with specialized Imaging Services

This National Wear Red Day, Wake Radiology raised awareness for heart health by offering advanced cardiac imaging services and encouraging participation in Heart Aware, a free online assessment with UNC Health Rex that helped individuals understand their risk of heart disease.

Cardiovascular disease remained a leading cause of death worldwide, with over 680,000 U.S. deaths from heart disease in 2024 alone. This alarming statistic underscored the importance of early detection and proactive care, especially during American Heart Month in February.

To support heart health initiatives, Wake Radiology offered a $100 discount on CT coronary artery calcium scoring exams throughout February. This non-invasive CT scan helped detect calcium buildup in the arteries—an early indicator of heart disease—allowing patients to take preventive steps before the condition progressed.

"Heart disease and its related complications continued to rise worldwide," said Dr. Brent Townsend, president and managing partner of Wake Radiology. "By promoting early detection with tools like Heart Aware and providing access to life-saving screenings, Wake Radiology aimed to make a meaningful impact on the health of our community."

The need for proactive care had never been greater. A study from the American College of Cardiology projected that cardiovascular diseases would increase significantly over the next 35 years, with stroke and heart failure expected to see the highest rates of growth.

Throughout American Heart Month, Wake Radiology offered comprehensive heart health services, including:

● CT Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
● CTA/MRA for Aneurysm follow-up and peripheral vascular disease
● Ultrasound for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
● Ultrasound for Carotid Artery Disease