Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) is a great diagnostic tool for physicians. Until now, plaque development and blockage in any artery could only be done by an invasive angiogram, which requires working directly inside artery vessels with catheters, carrying potential risks and time spent in the hospital.
CT scanners have evolved to state-of-the-art 64-slice scanners. Thin, credit-card slice pictures are taken in a few seconds and are assembled into 3-D images. With these images soft (non-calcified), as well as calcified or hard plaque, can be detected. Narrowing or stenosis of the artery can also be seen.
At NEOCS, we have added the latest CT technology to our range of diagnostic services to bring cardiac patient s the most advanced imaging in healthcare. With Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA) we can clearly visualize cardiac anatomy and coronary arteries similar to a cardiac catheterization–only non-invasively and within 5 heart beats.
CT Angiography is a convenient and non-invasive test that obtains high-quality, fast imaging of arteries. This scanner allows NEOCS cardiologists the ability to look inside your body and see blood flow and potential blockage in the heart, carotids, chest, kidneys, as well as arteries in the arms and legs.
CT Angiography is an ideal outpatient procedure, only requiring that an IV be placed and intravenous contrast be given. When the contract is injected you may feel warm, but the test should not be painful at any time.
Most scans can be completed within 30 minutes, including preparation time and brief observation afterward.
The 64 slice CT scanner delivers sub-millimeter resolution images, showing even the smallest vessels. This allows our specialists to quickly and accurately diagnose patients. We can freeze the motion of the heart, producing crystal-clear images to help give physicians the confidence needed to determine the best course of treatment.
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