HeartSmart IMTplus :  utilizes carotid artery ultrasound to assess the presence and progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease at its earliest stages.  Intima-Media Thickness (IMT) of the artery wall is one of the major manifestations of atherosclerotic heart disease.  It is one of the most predictive tests available for calculating an individual’s likelihood of suffering a heart attack or stroke.  The IMT test is endorsed by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology as a proven technique for the early detection of atherosclerotic heart disease.