Advanced Heart Wellness Imaging

Coronary CT Angiography represents a breakthrough in cardiovascular disease detection, providing physicians with exceptional visualization of the coronary artery walls where disease begins. This advanced scan produces high-resolution, three-dimensional images of your coronary arteries and can rule out significant cardiovascular disease with exceptional accuracy. The procedure requires no sedation and takes less than 15 minutes to complete.

Important preparation requirements:

• Beta blocker medication as prescribed by your physician
• Nothing by mouth (NPO) 3 hours prior to scan
• No caffeine for 12 hours before the exam
• No erectile dysfunction medication for 48 hours prior
• IV contrast will be administered

Who should have this exam?

Individuals over age 40 with:

• Family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac death
• Current or past smoker
• Genetic risk factors for cardiovascular disease
• Elevated cardiac calcium score
• Desire for comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment

Detecting the Silent Threat

More than half of all heart attack victims experience no warning symptoms before their cardiac event. Advanced coronary imaging allows us to accurately assess your present-day heart disease risk before a cardiac event becomes inevitable, giving you the knowledge and opportunity to take preventive action.