Before causing a heart attack or stroke, heart disease often has subtle symptoms.

For patients who have signs of developing heart disease, CHI St. Vincent has many of the advances in imaging technology to help diagnose the problem and its severity.

“The process of plaque buildup starts at a very early age. That’s why it’s important to screen for risk factors for developing heart disease or coronary artery disease early in life,” says Dr. Al-Sarie, an interventional cardiologist with the CHI St. Vincent Heart Clinic.