Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) ultrasound Scan

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See Vascular Aging Before It Becomes a Crisis

A CIMT Scan is a non-invasive ultrasound that measures the thickness of the inner layers of your carotid arteries — the arteries in your neck that supply blood to the brain. This measurement allows us to detect early arterial changes often years before symptoms appear, so you can take action with precision and confidence.

At Functional Medicine Plus, we use CIMT as a cornerstone of our proactive, prevention-focused approach to cardiovascular and longevity care.

What the CIMT Scan Reveals

A CIMT scan helps assess:

• Early plaque development and arterial wall changes
• The pace of vascular aging — measured, not estimated
• Cardiovascular risk patterns that routine labs often miss
• How your arteries are responding to lifestyle and targeted interventions over time

This is especially valuable if you're worried about what cholesterol is actually doing in your body. This test gives you a more accurate picture of your future risk.

How CIMT Differs from a Standard Carotid Ultrasound

A traditional carotid ultrasound is typically ordered when significant narrowing or existing plaque is already suspected. The CIMT scan serves a different and earlier purpose — it is designed to:

• Detect vessel wall changes before major blockage develops
• Quantify vascular aging in a measurable, trackable way
• Support prevention and long-term monitoring, not just late-stage diagnosis

In other words, CIMT gives you answers when there is still time to change the trajectory.

What to Expect

• A quick, comfortable ultrasound of the neck arteries
• No needles, no radiation, no downtime
• Results reviewed in a clear, actionable, and strategy-focused way

Many clients use their CIMT results to guide lifestyle priorities, targeted supplementation, and risk-reduction planning.

Why This Matters

Cardiovascular events rarely happen out of nowhere. They are the result of years of silent progression. A CIMT scan helps us identify those changes early — so you can respond with intention, not fear. This is how we help you move from reactive healthcare to strategic prevention.

Ready for Clarity?

The CIMT scan is $350 which includes the test performed at our office in Toledo, Ohio, a three-page report with measurements, comparisons, and a personal results phone session with Dr. Sturtz for interpretation and to map your next steps.

Getting started is simple. Schedule your CIMT scan below or call us directly — we're here to answer your questions and make sure you feel completely confident before you book.