Cardiac CT (Calcium Score)
Advanced Coronary Artery Assessment
Cardiac CT, or Coronary Calcium Scoring, is an advanced imaging technique that uses computed tomography to detect and quantify calcium deposits in the coronary arteries. These calcium deposits are markers of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.
A cardiac CT scan can detect calcium buildup in your coronary arteries years before you have any symptoms, allowing for early intervention.
The calcium score helps predict your risk of heart attack and guides treatment decisions.
What's Included:
- Advanced cardiac CT scan
- Calcium score calculation
- Coronary artery visualization
- Risk stratification
- Detailed imaging report
- Cardiologist interpretation
- Treatment recommendations
What Is It?
A specialized CT scan that detects and measures calcium deposits in the coronary arteries to assess heart disease risk.
How It Works
During a Cardiac CT scan, the patient lies on a table that slides into a large, doughnut-shaped CT scanner. The scanner rotates around the chest, taking multiple X-ray images from different angles. A computer processes these images to create detailed cross-sectional pictures of the heart and coronary arteries.
Understanding Your Results
The calcium score is calculated based on the amount of calcium detected in the coronary arteries. A score of 0 indicates no calcification, 1-100 suggests minimal disease, 101-400 indicates moderate disease, and over 400 suggests severe disease.
Why It's Important
Cardiac CT is crucial for risk stratification, early detection of coronary artery disease, treatment planning, and monitoring disease progression or response to therapy.
Note: Performed at state-of-the-art imaging centers in the Harley Street area with the latest CT technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harley Street Medical, and how does it work?
Harley Street Medical is an online platform for booking virtual GP appointments, private doctor consultations, and online GP services. We offer video consultations, private doctor home visits, in-clinic appointments, and virtual doctor consultations.
Who are the doctors at Harley Street Medical?
All private doctors at Harley Street Medical are GMC-registered physicians specializing in virtual GP services and online doctor consultations. Our team provides expert private medical care for virtual GP appointments and home visits.
What do you charge for the services at Harley Street Medical?
At Harley Street Medical, our expert medical professionals and doctors provide GP visits at home, consultations (in-clinic/video), referrals and treatment plans, sick notes, and PCO drivers' medical checks. For more information, call us directly at +44 7770 337581.
How to book a virtual GP appointment or online doctor consultation?
You can book virtual GP appointments, online doctor consultations, or private doctor appointments through our website or call +44 7770 337581. Choose from virtual doctor consultations, private doctor home visits, or in-clinic appointments based on your preferences.
How do virtual doctor consultations and video consultations work?
Our virtual doctor consultations are conducted via secure video call technology. Book your virtual GP appointment online, and our private doctors will connect with you for a comprehensive video consultation. Virtual GP services include visual examination, private treatment plan with prescriptions issuing, and same-day documentation.
What should I do in case of a medical emergency?
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