Is my high cholesterol just a number, or a real risk?

High LDL cholesterol drives plaque build-up; older plaque can calcify, and the scan shows whether that has happened.


A quick heart scan that measures calcified plaque in your coronary arteries, which helps your doctor refine your heart-risk estimate.
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Only available in combination with a Holistic MRI
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Personal action plan
Interactive report
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Real questions from people like you, and how a calcium score helps answer them.
Is my high cholesterol just a number, or a real risk?

High LDL cholesterol drives plaque build-up; older plaque can calcify, and the scan shows whether that has happened.
I have diabetes. Could it already affect my heart?

Diabetes can speed up plaque formation. Your Agatston score makes that build-up measurable.
I just turned 50. Is my heart still healthy?

The score shows whether calcified plaque is present and how your score compares with people of your age and sex.
My dad had a heart attack at 58. Am I at risk too?

With a family history of heart disease, a calcium score can show calcified plaque, which is linked to a higher heart attack risk.
How it works

Pick a time at one of our partner clinics — booking takes a couple of minutes.

One of our physicians reviews your health history to assess your personal risk and confirm the scan is right for you.

A quick, low-dose CT scan of your heart takes just a few minutes. It's painless and the radiation dose is low.

Your Agatston score is reviewed by cardiologists, and you receive a clear report with actionable insights.
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Talk to our teamEach MRI check-up includes a clear report and doctor consultation.
Duration: ~60 min · No radiation, no contrast dye
Holistic, AI-accelerated MRI covering essential organs and the spine to check hidden risks like cancers, aneurysms, fatty liver or disc protrusions.
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Personal action plan
Video consult with doctor
Duration: ~75 min · No radiation, no contrast dye
Everything in Core, plus reproductive organ imaging and an advanced blood test to reveal issues like inflammation, cholesterol, diabetes risk, and immune stress.
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Video consult with doctor
Duration: ~90 min · No radiation, no contrast dye
Everything in Advanced, with added brain AI volumetry, dedicated hip and knee imaging to spot early neurological and mobility changes, as well as hormone and essential-B-vitamins blood tests.
Reviewed by Dutch doctors
Personal action plan
Video consult with doctor
Optional imaging add-ons for areas you’d like to look at more closely, as a complement to a Holistic MRI.

Gender health (prostate or ovaries)
Coming soonSpecialized imaging for gender-specific health.
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DEXA scan (low-dose radiation)
Not availableBone density scan to catch osteoporosis early.
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Medical data can be complex. Our interactive reports explain each result in simple terms with clear visuals.


Your recent health check-up provides a detailed overview of your health, showing some very positive developments alongside a few areas that warrant attention. The most notable findings are related to age-appropriate wear-and-tear in your spine.
Significance:No findingObservationMinorFollow-up recommended
Calcium scoring can be combined with other Ahead tests during the same visit to maximize health insights.
~ Shown values are illustrative samples.
Every scan is personally reviewed by one of our renowned radiologists. Their combined expertise ensures you get the most accurate and actionable results.
30,000+
MRI's reviewed over 10+ years

Prof. Dr. med. Edouard Battegay
Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Zurich. Head of the International Center for Multimorbidity and Complexity in Medicine.

Dr. Jacob J. Visser
Radiologist / CMIO. Assistant Professor of value-based imaging at Erasmus University Medical Center.

Prof. Dr. Benedikt Wiestler
Professor of AI for image-guided diagnosis and therapy at the Technical University of Munich.

Prof. Dr. med. Michael Fischer
Professor of Radiology at the University of Zurich, abdominal and musculoskeletal specialist.

Prof. Dr. med. Olivio Donati
Professor of Radiology at the University of Zurich, oncology specialist and leading Swiss prostate expert.

Dr. med. Anna Erat, MD, PhD
Harvard Medical School-trained prevention expert. Faculty position at the University of St. Gallen Executive School.

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