CIMT Screening in Minneapolis, MN
Twin Cities CIMT arterial imaging. A direct ultrasound of your carotid arteries — revealing plaque buildup that cholesterol tests alone can't detect.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
15 minutes, start to finish
A sonographer places an ultrasound probe on your neck and images both carotid arteries. No needles, no radiation, no fasting required.
Same-day results
A Renew Health physician reviews your images and explains your arterial wall thickness, vascular age, and any plaque detected.
A clear next step
If elevated risk is found, you'll receive a recommendation for a targeted reversal protocol — not a vague "follow up with your doctor."
Trackable over time
Repeat CIMT scans show whether interventions are working. It's the difference between hoping your treatment works and knowing it does.
Minnesota Is One of the Healthiest States. Heart Disease Is Still Its Top Killer.
Minnesota ranks among the healthiest states by almost every measure. The population exercises more, smokes less, and accesses healthcare more readily than nearly anywhere in the country. Cardiovascular disease is still the top cause of death here. Population-level health rankings don't override individual genetics, inflammation, or metabolic risk. Our Eagan location on Eagan Woods Drive serves Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, and Burnsville.
CIMT ultrasound measures carotid wall thickness and identifies plaque deposits directly — no radiation, no contrast, nothing to do beforehand. For Twin Cities residents, especially those who assume fitness equals healthy arteries, the scan either confirms that assumption or reveals a structural gap between how you feel and what your carotid walls actually show. If there's a gap, Renew Health's reversal program addresses the underlying drivers.
of Minnesota deaths are cardiovascular — still the state's #1 cause despite top health rankings
Don't Wait for Symptoms
50% of heart attacks strike people who had no warning signs. A 15-minute CIMT scan shows what's happening inside your arteries — before it becomes a crisis.
Book Your Scan in MinneapolisA Scan Is Just the Start
Most CIMT providers hand you a report and wish you luck. Renew Health builds a reversal plan. If your scan shows elevated risk, we test for all 33 known drivers of arterial damage, build a targeted protocol, and track your progress with repeat imaging — proving the reversal over time.
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Our Minneapolis CIMT screening is conveniently accessible from the following areas.
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Ready to See What's Happening in Your Arteries?
A 15-minute CIMT scan in Minneapolis could reveal years of silent arterial disease. No referral needed. No prep required.
Book Your CIMT Scan in MinneapolisFrequently asked questions
What is a CIMT test?
A CIMT test, or carotid intima-media thickness test, is a painless, noninvasive ultrasound of the carotid arteries in your neck [1]. It measures the thickness of the inner layers of the artery wall and may check for plaque buildup [2]. Because carotid artery changes can reflect atherosclerosis, CIMT testing may add information about cardiovascular risk when reviewed with blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, symptoms, and family history [3]. It does not diagnose a heart attack or predict one with certainty [1]. Your care team may use the results to discuss prevention steps, lifestyle changes, medications, or whether more evaluation is needed [2]. Sources: [1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/24944-carotid-intima-media-thickness-cimt-test [2] https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/specialties/general-cardiology/cimt.html [3] https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/carotid-intima
How often should you get a CIMT test?
How often to repeat a CIMT test depends on your cardiovascular risk, your first result, and whether your clinician is using it to monitor treatment [1]. If your CIMT is normal and your overall risk is low, you may not need routine repeat testing unless your health changes [2]. If you have risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, or a strong family history of heart disease or stroke, your clinician may consider repeating CIMT about every 1 to 3 years [1]. When CIMT is being used to track plaque or artery-wall changes after treatment or lifestyle changes, it may be repeated every 6 to 12 months [2]. CIMT does not replace regular care, including blood pressure checks, cholesterol testing [1]. Sources: [1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/24944-carotid-intima-media-thickness-cimt-test [2] https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/specialties/general-cardiology/cimt.html
What does a CIMT test show?
A CIMT test shows how thick the inner two layers of your carotid artery walls are [1]. These arteries are in your neck and carry blood to your brain [2]. Thicker artery walls can be a sign of early artery disease, including plaque buildup or hardening of the arteries, sometimes before symptoms develop [3]. Your clinician may use CIMT results along with cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking history, family history, and age to better understand your risk for heart attack or stroke [1]. CIMT does not diagnose a heart attack or stroke and does not replace a standard medical evaluation [2]. It is one piece of information that can help guide a prevention plan [3]. Sources: [1] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/24944-carotid-intima-media-thickness-cimt-test [2] https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/specialties/general-cardiology/cimt.html [3] https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/carotid-intima
who offers CIMT testing?
CIMT testing is offered by some cardiology practices, preventive heart clinics, vascular ultrasound centers, hospital heart programs, and specialized labs that work through physicians’ offices [1]. Availability varies by region, and some centers offer CIMT as a self-pay screening test [2]. Start with your primary care doctor or cardiologist to ask whether CIMT is appropriate for your heart risk assessment and where to have it done [1]. Before scheduling, ask whether you need a referral, what the test costs, whether insurance may cover it, and who will review the results with you [2]. Sources: [1] https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/heart/specialties/general-cardiology/cimt.html [2] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/24944-carotid-intima-media-thickness-cimt-test