Million Hearts Colorado: Picturing the Heart

Every year, more than one million Americans have heart attacks. Medical heart scans are usually performed to determine heart damage and risk of further problems. But what kinds of scans are out there and what's the difference?

Check out images of the heart using different scan techniques and learn about what each type of scan can tell you.

Colorado participates in the Million Hearts Initiative, an effort to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over five years. You can participate too. Be one in a million - make your commitment and pledge today.