Calcium Score
•A CT (Computed Tomography) scan is performed to visualize how much calcium is in your coronary arteries.
•Calcium in your heart’s arteries can tell you if you have a buildup of plaque that narrows or even blocks the arteries.
•A calcium score screening can help your healthcare provider indeciding if you need treatment to prevent a heart attack or stroke.
•If you have calcium in your heart’s arteries, this screening will create a score that estimates the extent of calcium buildup. The score can range from 0 to more than 1000.
CT Scan
•CT uses a rotating X-ray tube that emits a narrow beam of X-rays. The computer processes the X-ray data to create a cross-sectional image, known as a slice. Multiple slices are taken at different angles to build a 3D image of the area scanned.
•The CT scan is non-evasive. Meaning nothing is injected into the body for these images to be captured.
•The CT Scan will only take a few minutes. The entire process at the imaging center takes only 15-30 minutes.
•The CT scanner is shaped like a donut and open on both sides. There is no loud noises or uncomfortable positioning.
