Ladera, CA MCG Heart Scan
A 10-Minute Heart Scan for Ladera Adults That Looks for Early Warning Signs, So You Act Before Symptoms Start
Wellness Architecture offers the FDA-cleared MCG® Heart Scan to adults from Ladera at its Menlo Park clinic, a 10-minute resting test with no needles, radiation or exercise for an early look at how the heart is functioning.
HSA/FSA eligible No referral needed About 10 minutes
- 13 minutes from Ladera, 4.6 miles by way of Santa Cruz Avenue and Alpine Road
- FDA-cleared, resting ECG-based scan
- No needles, radiation or exercise, just rest
- Looks for silent ischemia and small-vessel problems
- Results reviewed with Dr. McCully, with next steps
Open to adults in Ladera, Portola Valley and West Menlo Park, whether or not you're a current patient
Request your heart scan
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Heart scans for Ladera
A Heart Scan Close to Ladera
Ladera, home to the Ladera Recreation District, sits 4.6 miles from Wellness Architecture's clinic on Santa Cruz Avenue in Menlo Park. Three things shape a heart scan for adults who live there.
Getting here
13 minutes from Ladera
The clinic sits 4.6 miles from Ladera, about 13 minutes without traffic by way of Santa Cruz Avenue and Alpine Road.
The scan takes about 10 minutes at rest, and your results review with Dr. McCully follows a few days to a week later.
Your doctors
Adds to the Care You Already Have
If your doctors are at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, the MCG report adds a resting, radiation-free look at heart function to that care rather than replacing it.
No referral needed, and referrals from other providers are welcome. The scan is HSA and FSA eligible.
Ladera heart snapshot
What the CDC Data Shows
About 6% of adults in Ladera have been told they have coronary heart disease, according to CDC estimates. Heart disease often develops quietly for years, and a standard resting ECG sometimes looks normal while early problems go unnoticed.
- 5.8% Coronary heart disease
- 31% High blood pressure
- 39.1% High cholesterol
- 8.9% Diabetes
CDC PLACES, 2025 release: model-based estimates for all adults in Ladera, from 2023 survey data. Figures describe the whole adult population, not Wellness Architecture patients.
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Why check early
Heart Problems Often Develop Without Warning
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States, and it often develops quietly for years. A standard resting ECG can look normal while early problems go unnoticed. Waiting for chest pain or shortness of breath means waiting too long.
What the scan is
The MCG® Heart Scan
The MCG (multifunction cardiogram) is an FDA-cleared heart test built on a resting ECG. Sensors record your heart's electrical signals for about six minutes while you lie still. The recording is analyzed by software that compares your patterns with a large database of validated cases, and the result is a scored report.
According to the manufacturer, the MCG looks for:
- Silent ischemia (reduced blood flow without symptoms)
- Small-vessel and microvascular problems
- Metabolic and autonomic stress on the heart
- Dysregulation that comes before structural damage
How it compares
Different Tests Answer Different Questions
The MCG is not a substitute for other heart tests. It adds a resting, radiation-free look at heart function.
| Test | What it looks at | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| Standard resting ECG | Heart rhythm and signs of existing damage | A few minutes at rest |
| Stress test | How the heart responds under effort | Treadmill or medication; some versions use radiation |
| Echocardiogram | Heart structure and pumping | Ultrasound |
| Calcium score | Calcified plaque in the coronary arteries | CT scan, which uses radiation |
| MCG Heart Scan | Functional and electrical changes, including early ischemia | About 10 minutes at rest; no needles, radiation or exercise |
Who it's for
Who Benefits From an Early Look
- Women after menopause, when heart risk climbs as estrogen falls
- Anyone with high blood pressure, prediabetes, diabetes or insulin resistance
- People with a family history of heart disease
- Active adults who want more than a routine physical
- Anyone who wants a baseline to track over time
Why it fits Dr. McCully's approach
The metabolic problems Dr. McCully treats every day, from blood sugar and insulin to inflammation and thyroid function, set up the slow chain of changes that leads to heart disease. The MCG extends her root-cause work to the heart, so a plan can start before symptoms do.
How it works
Three Simple Steps
- 01
Book your scan
Request a time with the form above or book online. No referral needed. From Ladera, the clinic is about 13 minutes away.
- 02
Rest for about 10 minutes
Sensors record your heart's signals while you lie comfortably. No needles, radiation or exercise.
- 03
Review your results
Your written report arrives within a few days, and Dr. McCully walks you through it with personalized supplement and lifestyle recommendations.
Before you book
Heart Scan Questions From Ladera
Do I need a referral from my doctors at Stanford Hospital?
No. The MCG Heart Scan needs no referral and is open to adults whether or not they are Wellness Architecture patients. Referrals from other providers are welcome, and the report complements the care you already have.
How common is coronary heart disease in Ladera?
The CDC estimates that about 5.8% of adults in Ladera have been told they have coronary heart disease (CDC PLACES, 2025 release). Heart disease often develops quietly for years, and a standard resting ECG sometimes looks normal while early problems go unnoticed.
How long is the drive from Ladera to the Menlo Park clinic?
About 13 minutes without traffic, 4.6 miles by way of Santa Cruz Avenue and Alpine Road. The scan itself takes about 10 minutes at rest.
Does the scan involve radiation or exercise?
No. The scan records your heart's electrical signals while you rest. There are no needles, no radiation and no treadmill.
What if I have chest pain now?
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. The MCG Heart Scan is a screening test, not emergency care.
Communities we serve
Heart Scans for Adults Across the Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay
Within 20 minutes
- Atherton 5 min
- West Menlo Park 6 min
- Palo Alto 6 min
- North Fair Oaks 8 min
- Redwood City 10 min
- East Palo Alto 12 min
- Ladera 13 min
- Woodside 13 min
- San Carlos 15 min
- Portola Valley 18 min
- Los Altos 18 min
- Los Altos Hills 18 min
- Mountain View 19 min
Mid and North Peninsula
- Foster City 21 min
- Belmont 21 min
- San Mateo 22 min
- Burlingame 25 min
- Hillsborough 30 min
- Millbrae 29 min
East Bay, across the Dumbarton Bridge
- Newark 24 min
- Union City 26 min
- Fremont 30 min
Drive times from the Menlo Park clinic without traffic.
Visit the clinic
Book Your Free Discovery Call
Wellness Architecture sits in downtown Menlo Park, a short drive from Palo Alto, Atherton, Redwood City and Woodside.
Wellness Architecture
932 B1 Santa Cruz Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 233-7327
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: Closed