Ultrasound arterial imaging benefits
Cholesterol blood tests measure what is circulating in your blood. Arterial ultrasound looks directly at your blood vessel walls to show whether plaque is actually forming.
Early warning before symptoms
Spots silent plaque forming in your arterial walls decades before warning signs emerge.
Identifies your true arterial health
Measures your inner carotid wall down to a tenth of a millimeter to catch early thickening.
Personalized preventive care
Gives you and your physician the concrete data needed to confidently start, adjust, or avoid lifelong medication.
What CIMT screening measures.
True vascular age
Calculates biological age: Compares your arterial thickness against thousands of peer-reviewed patient benchmarks.
Identifies silent acceleration: Shows whether your arteries are aging faster than your chronological age.
Vulnerable soft plaque
Finds rupture-prone plaque: Detects non-calcified, soft plaque that causes sudden cardiac events—the type missed by standard CT calcium scans.
Screens the carotid bulb: Evaluates the bifurcation point where cardiovascular disease typically begins.
Proactive artery prevention
Zero radiation: Completely safe to repeat every 12 months using harmless sound waves.
Early intervention: Spots arterial changes early so you can take targeted action and reverse disease before needing lifelong medication.
How CIMT compares to routine testing.
Routine blood tests & CT calcium
CorAeon CIMT ultrasound
Simple 3-step diagnostic visit.
Schedule your appointment
Book your visit online or over the phone. No doctor’s referral, insurance pre-authorizations, or prior memberships required.
15-minute in-person scan
Rest comfortably at our Caldwell office while our certified technician applies warm gel and glides a gentle ultrasound probe along your neck. Zero pain, zero radiation, and zero downtime.
Clinical review & action plan
Our medical team analyzes your arterial wall thickness and calculates your true vascular age, reviewing the report with you to build a proactive health strategy.
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In-person vascular imaging in Caldwell, New Jersey.
Serving patients across Northern New Jersey, including Essex, Morris, and Bergen Counties.
Precision vascular ultrasound requires hands-on sonography and dedicated diagnostic equipment. All scans are conducted in-person at our specialized practice.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a doctor's referral to get a CIMT scan at CorAeon?
No. CorAeon is an open-access medical practice. You can schedule a scan directly with our clinical team at our Caldwell office without a prescription or referral from an outside physician.
Where is the scan performed, and who can book?
All scans are performed at our clinical practice at 14 Smull Ave in Caldwell, NJ. Anyone within driving distance can book directly. We regularly welcome patients from Montclair, Livingston, Short Hills, Morristown, and across Northern New Jersey.
Why check neck arteries to understand heart attack risk?
Your carotid arteries share the exact same tissue lining as the coronary arteries in your heart. Clinical studies confirm that plaque buildup in your neck directly mirrors plaque developing around your heart.
How is CIMT different from a hospital carotid ultrasound?
Hospital ultrasounds only look for late-stage blood flow blockages (typically 50% or higher) that need surgery. A CIMT scan detects microscopic wall thickening under 1 millimeter, catching the problem years before blood flow is obstructed.
Can I pay using my HSA or FSA?
Yes. CIMT is a qualified medical diagnostic procedure. You can pay using your HSA or FSA card, and we will provide an itemized medical receipt for your records.
How quickly do I get my results?
Your scan data is processed immediately. Your comprehensive report—including your vascular age score—is reviewed by our medical team and delivered within one week.
Not sure if a CIMT scan is right for you?
If you'd like to learn more about CIMT or understand whether it's the right next step for your heart health, our clinical team is here to help.