Cardiac CT

A computerized tomography (CT) coronary angiogram is an imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to the heart. A CT coronary angiogram uses a powerful X-ray machine to produce images of the heart and its blood vessels. The test is used to diagnose a variety of heart conditions

Benefits of CT Coronary Angiogram

A major benefit of CT Coronary Angiogram is that it can view bone, soft tissue and blood vessels simultaneously. It is therefore suited to identify other reasons for a patient’s discomfort such as a blood clot in the lungs or an injury to the aorta.

CT Coronary Angiogram scanning delivers detailed images of tissues, unlike conventional X-rays.

• No radiation remains in a patient's body after a CT examination.
• CT Coronary Angiogram examinations are simple and quick.
• They are cost-effective and offer a diagnosis of multiple medical conditions.
• CT Coronary Angiogram is less sensitive to patient movement as compared to MRI.