CIMT Screening in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio CIMT arterial scan. Non-invasive carotid imaging that reveals cardiovascular disease before symptoms — 15 minutes, no prep.
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.
Military City, USA Has High Cardiovascular Risk and Limited Preventive Imaging
San Antonio's military community — active duty, veterans, and families — carries elevated cardiovascular risk from deployment stress, service-related exposures, and transitional healthcare gaps. Bexar County's heart disease mortality rate exceeds the national average. Our NE Interstate 410 Loop location serves New Braunfels, Boerne, Schertz, Universal City, and Alamo Heights with CIMT imaging that detects arterial disease during the silent phase.
CIMT measures carotid wall thickness and identifies non-calcified plaque using ultrasound — no radiation, no needles, no prep. For San Antonio's veteran population and the broader metro, the scan provides the structural baseline that VA screening and standard physicals typically skip. If it reveals elevated vascular age, Renew Health investigates the root contributors and builds a reversal protocol tracked with repeat imaging.
of Bexar County deaths are from cardiovascular disease
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 San AntonioA 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.
Also Serving Nearby Areas
Our San Antonio CIMT screening is conveniently accessible from the following areas.
Ready to See What's Happening in Your Arteries?
A 15-minute CIMT scan in San Antonio could reveal years of silent arterial disease. No referral needed. No prep required.
Book Your CIMT Scan in San AntonioFrequently 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