CT Scan
CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA)
📍 Body Part: Heart
🖥 Equipment: 256-Slice CT Scanner
⏱ Duration: 30 min
About This Scan
Non-invasive imaging of the coronary arteries (blood vessels of the heart) using CT with contrast dye. Detects coronary artery disease (CAD), artery blockages, and calcification without the need for catheterisation. Provides a "Calcium Score" — a powerful predictor of future heart attack risk.
📋 Preparation Instructions
Fast for 4 hours. Avoid caffeine for 12 hours. Your heart rate may be lowered with medication to obtain sharper images. Bring all previous cardiac reports.