A 15-minute, non-invasive CIMT ultrasound looks directly at your artery walls for early signs of plaque — often years before symptoms. Find a screening near you below.
A trained technician glides a small probe along your neck to image your carotid artery walls. The scan measures wall thickness and looks for visible plaque — recognized signs of plaque buildup in the arteries, which contributes to many heart attacks and strokes.
CIMT screening may be appropriate for adults over 30, and for younger patients with elevated risk — including patients of Southeast Asian, Indian, or African American descent, patients with family history of heart disease or stroke, or anyone who has never had a baseline scan and wants a direct look at artery-wall health.
A parent or sibling had a heart attack or stroke, and you want to know where you stand.
Your cholesterol looks fine, but you want a direct look at your artery walls — not just an estimate.
You're working on lifestyle changes and want a baseline you can measure progress against.
A named chain of custody for your results — not a screening that disappears after you leave.
A trained, certified technician images your carotid arteries on-site.
Your scan images are processed by CardioRisk’s central laboratory to create the measurements used in your patient results.
You’ll receive your written report by email within two weeks of your scan date, sent to the email address used when you booked.
If you purchased a Results Review, you’ll receive your report first, then schedule your virtual provider walkthrough at a time that works for you.
Our CIMT screening events are hosted at partner offices and clinics, with a fixed number of appointments per date. Dates and appointments fill quickly — book ahead to secure your time and your results.
No preparation is needed. Don't fast, don't change medications, and wear something comfortable — we only need access to your neck. Avoid high-collared clothing if possible.
You'll check in, lie back, and a trained technician will glide an ultrasound probe along each side of your neck for about 15 minutes. Most people are in and out within 30 minutes.
You’ll receive your written report by email within two weeks of your scan date, sent to the email address you used when booking. If you purchased a Results Review, you’ll receive your report first, then schedule your virtual provider walkthrough at a time that works for you.
Screenings are typically self-pay and not billed to insurance, which is also why no referral is needed. Many patients use HSA or FSA funds — check with your plan administrator.
Hospital carotid duplex screenings generally report blockages over 50%. A CIMT scan measures wall thickness and looks for early plaque — changes that may appear before a blockage reaches that threshold.
A CIMT result is information, not a diagnosis. If your scan shows thickening or plaque, your report and our reviewers help you understand the finding so you can discuss next steps with your physician. Early awareness is the point.
Find a screening near you, pick a time, and get a direct look at your artery walls.
