Cardiac Computed Tomography Scan (Cardiac CT Scan)

Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT ) Scan uses many X-rays from different angles to construct images of your heart using a scanner and computer. This quick but detailed and high-resolution scan shows your healthcare provider problems with your heart structure, valves, arteries, aorta and coronary arteries, it also provides prognostic data based on the quantity of calcium on the coronary arteries.

Calcium Score Test is a CT scan that looks at how much calcium is in your coronary arteries. Calcium in your heart’s arteries can tell you if you have a buildup of a plaque that can narrow or block them.

A calcium score test can help decide if you need treatment to prevent a heart attack or stroke. 

CT coronary Angiography, also known as Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA), is a form of imaging that examines the coronary arteries to detect any plaque buildup, a collection of fat, cholesterol, and calcium substances.

Blood flow can be reduced or completely blocked by plaque buildup that accumulated over time. During CCTA scans, intravenous (IV) injections of contrast material containing iodine are administered to patients to see the obstruction.

CT Fractional Flow Reserve (FFRCT) is a physiologic simulation technique that models coronary flow from routine coronary CT Angiography (CCTA). To evaluate lesion-specific ischemia or decrease blood flow to specific area of the heart.