An image taken from a procedure known as CT Angiography using a 640 Slice CT Scanner
WHAT IS CT ANGIOGRAPHY?
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CT Angiography is performed in Toshiba 640-slice 4D CT Scanner Suite as a non-invasive procedure to determine whether either fatty or calcium deposits have built up in your coronary arteries. It is also used to exclude narrowing of the arteries as the cause of chest discomfort and detect other possible causes of symptoms.
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It can provide important insights to doctors into the extent and nature of plaque formation with or without any narrowing of your coronary arteries.
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After the CT Angiography is completed, you can return to your normal daily activities immediately.
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SHOULD I PERFORM CT ANGIOGRAPHY?
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We suggest the careful use of CT Coronary Angiography for patients who have:
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Intermediate to high-risk profiles for coronary artery disease, but who do not have typical symptoms (especially chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue during heavy physical activity).
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Unusual symptoms for coronary artery disease (such as chest pain unrelated to physical exertion), but low to intermediate risk profiles for coronary artery disease.
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Unclear or inconclusive treadmill stress test
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MSCT ANGIOGRAPHY VS CATHETER ANGIOGRAM
The image above is taken using a MSCT and the one below is taken through Catheter (Wire) Angiogram. Both the images shows the narrowing of the Coronary Arteries.
