Ultrafast CT Scan of the Coronary Arteries
Now Available at UnaSource Health
Wall Street Journal Article on Cardiac Calcium Scoring
Effect of Very High-Intensity Statin Therapy on Regression of Coronary Atherosclerosis
Influence of Lipid-Lowering Therapy on the Progression of Coronary Artery Calcification
Visualizing Coronary Calcium is associated with Improvements in adherence to Statin Therapy
- What is an Ultrafast CT Scan of the Coronary Arteries?
Ultrafast CT Scan is a new, quick, and non-invasive way to evaluate for the development of blockage in the coronary arteries. It is extremely valuable for detecting early coronary atherosclerosis. Discovering this at an early stage can help limit complications of coronary artery disease. Adjustments in a person's diet, life-style and medications can be guided by the results of an Ultrafast CT Scan. Results of the Ultrafast CT Scan can also be helpful in suggesting the need for further cardiac testing before the person is aware that coronary artery disease (CAD) is present.
Patients with RISK FACTORS of CAD in whom the documentation of CAD would change THERAPY.
- EXTRA INFORMATION on Ultrafast CT Scan of the CORONARY ARTERIES
Please review the "EXTRA INFORMATION" on Ultrafast CT Scan. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this. If you do not have this shareware please use this link to get it
- A high level of LDL cholesterol "bad cholesterol"
- A low level of HDL cholesterol "good cholesterol"
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Diabetes
- Family history of Coronary Artery Disease
- Cigarette smoking
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
- Who Should Not Have the Test?
Patients with known CAD. Research is being conducted on a variation of the Ultrafast CT Scan that would be valuable to follow or evaluate known CAD. Patients who are too young to have developed calcium build up, usually younger than 35 years old. Patients older than 70, where normal calcium build up may interfere with test results. Patients with fast or irregular heartbeats. Pregnant or possibly pregnant patients.
- To Schedule an Ultrafast CT Scan of the Coronary Arteries
Please remember that this test is typically not covered by insurance.
Payment is expected at the time of testing.
To schedule an appointment please call (248) 267-5000 and press #8
or
To schedule an appointment or email a question regarding calcium scoring please click here.
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