When a friend told Bradley about how his life was saved as a result of a heart screening, Bradley became interested in scheduling one for himself. Bradley noticed he was out of breath when he took the stairs in his new home, so he checked with several hospitals in Little Rock and was able to get into CHI St. Vincent first. 

“It’s unreal what they’ve done for me. The tests were very thorough. The CT scan of my heart was also included. The very next day I had a call to go over the results,” said Bradley. His coronary calcium score was high, indicating the need for further testing. Also due to Bradley’s family history of heart disease, a heart cath was scheduled. 

The testing revealed blockages in two main arteries, one of which was the “widow maker.” Bradley was then referred to a thoracic surgeon who consulted with Bradley that day. He was scheduled for triple bypass surgery five days later. 

Bradley was impressed by the HeartSmart screening, which included multiple tests for only $75. “I’m still thankful today. From the initial contact to getting me in quickly, the care was unreal.”

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