This Health Minute highlights a new coronary plaque analysis technology now offered at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph. Cardiologist Dr. Sajjad Ahmad, CT Heart Coordinator Kaylee Brandt, and Director of Cardiology Services Lacey Clark explain how the AI-assisted technology helps detect and analyze different types of plaque in coronary arteries, allowing providers to better assess a patient’s risk for heart disease and heart attacks. The test builds on existing cardiac imaging, requires no additional scans, and helps guide earlier intervention through lifestyle changes and medication. Leaders say the technology improves prevention, patient engagement, and long-term monitoring of heart disease progression, positioning Mosaic as the first hospital in Missouri to offer the service.
Sajjad Ahmad, MD, Cardiovascular Care
