cardiac arrest test by heartsquad

Cardiac Arrest Test is brought to you by Heart Squad,™

The Heart Squad, Inc., Cardiac Arrest Test determines your risk of a life threatening heart rhythm disturbance which leads to cardiac arrest (sudden cardiac death). The test is pain free, non-invasive and takes about ten minutes. We have portable testing units which we can bring to your workplace to test five or more people, or you can find a location by clicking here , if you have a smaller group.

The test is quick, inexpensive, accurate and completely painless.

What is Heart Squad's Cardiac Arrest Test?

Heart Squad's Cardiac Arrest Test is more scientifically named Microvolt T-Wave Alternans which measures your hearts electrical patterns. It measures T-wave alternans a very subtle alternating pattern in the electrocardiographic (ECG) T-wave. The T-wave is a normal section of the ECG that occurs slightly after each heartbeat, indicating repolarization. If the T-wave varies in an alternating (AB-AB-AB) pattern, that is T-wave alternans (TWA). TWA is associated with a variety of conditions, including ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School has shown T-wave alternans to be far more prevalent than previously thought, although often too small to be visibly apparent on a standard ECG. Heart Squad's Cardiac Arrest Screening makes use of specially designed high-resolution electrodes with the sensitivity needed to detect minute microvolt T-Wave Alternans-pattern shifts as small as one millionth of a volt.

Why should I provide Cardiac Arrest Test?

Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of over 400,000 Americans each year. Most people who suffer a cardiac arrest have and underlying, pre-identifiable, electrical disorder that puts them at risk. Cardiac Arrest Screening can identify people at risk for sudden cardiac arrest long before it happens. Women are as susceptible as men. 1 out of 5 deaths among women can be attributed to Coronary Heart Disease. While age is a factor, both young and old fall victim. Famous athletes as well as high school students suffer cardiac arrest. Once you know the risk, you can get treatment.

What is the difference between a Cardiac Arrest Test and the traditional stress test?

The exercise stress test monitors your heart, breathing, blood pressure and the basic "plumbing" of the heart but, by itself, does not detect "electrical" activity that can predict risk for ventricular arrhythmia. Cardiac Arrest Test is an adjunctive enhancement to the exercise stress test, yielding detection of abnormal but exceptionally minute electrical impulses that are predictors of risk for sudden cardiac death.

Will insurance pay for the Cardiac Arrest Test?

It is accepted by Medicare, MediCal and better insurance carriers as a valid, accurate, and beneficial test.

How much does this test cost?

About $350 if your insurance does not pay, but most do.

For Health Fairs or Wellness@Work please contact us.

How do I know if I should have Cardiac Arrest Test?

You may be at elevated risk if you have had;

Palpitations

A family history

Fainting spells

A heart attack

Other known contributing factors;

Stress

High blood pressure

Cholesterol

Diabetes

Heredity, age & sex

Physical Inactivity

Overweight, obesity

The insurance codes pay for the Test for patients with "cardiac risk factors." Cardiac risk factors are Stress, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Smoking, Diabetes, Depression, Obesity, Your Race, and Your Sex. Symptoms and conditions suggesting a beneficial role for Cardiac Arrest Screening include coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, unexplained syncope (fainting) and palpitations.

How is the test performed?

The non-invasive pain free test is performed by applying patches to the chest and back which utilize our state of the art equipment to gather and interpret the data. Preliminary results are gathered within only a few moments. Heart Squad uses the Cambridge Heart, HeartWave testing equipment.

Where can I get Cardiac Arrest Test?

Click here for the locations where you can take the test or click here to send and e-mail requesting the phone number and address of the location closest to you.