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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.
