CIMT Ultrasound
A painless, radiation-free ultrasound that measures your carotid artery walls to reveal your true cardiovascular risk, often years before symptoms appear.
What is this Test?
Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) is a non-invasive ultrasound that measures the thickness of the inner two layers of your carotid artery wall, a well-studied early indicator of cardiovascular disease.
Unlike cholesterol numbers alone, CIMT gives a direct look at the actual condition of your arteries, including early plaque buildup, using nothing more than an ultrasound probe on your neck.
This makes it a powerful, radiation-free tool for understanding your real cardiovascular risk rather than relying on population averages.
Who is this Test For?
This test may be a good fit if you experience:
A family history of heart disease or stroke
High cholesterol or blood pressure
Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
A history of smoking
A desire for proactive cardiovascular screening
What Does it Measure?
This ultrasound evaluates key indicators of vascular health, including:
Thickness of the carotid artery wall
Presence and characteristics of arterial plaque
Estimated vascular or ‘arterial’ age
Early signs of atherosclerosis
Overall cardiovascular risk profile
Why Evergreen?
Testing is only valuable when it leads to clarity and action. At Evergreen, your CIMT results are reviewed by a practitioner who takes the time to explain what they mean for you specifically.
We connect the dots between your vascular imaging, your risk factors, and your daily life, then work with you to build a practical, personalized heart-health plan.
Our goal is education and partnership, not one-size-fits-all recommendations, so you leave every conversation understanding your body a little better.
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Still unsure if this test is right for you?
Book a free 15-minute consultation with one of our providers to discuss your health goals.