CT Angiography: Heart Disease Diagnosis

CT angiography, also known as computed tomography angiography, is a non-invasive imaging technique that provides detailed pictures of your blood vessels throughout the body. By combining X-ray technology with contrast material, this advanced procedure offers invaluable insights into the health of your circulatory system.

How Does CT Angiography Work?

During a CT angiography exam, a contrast agent is injected into your bloodstream. This contrast material, which is visible on X-ray images, allows doctors to visualize your blood vessels in detail. The CT scanner takes rapid, 3D images as the contrast material moves through your body, providing a comprehensive view of your circulatory system.

Common Uses of CT Angiography

CT angiography is a versatile imaging technique used to diagnose and evaluate a wide range of blood vessel conditions, including:

• Aneurysms: Bulges or ballooning in the walls of blood vessels, which can rupture and lead to bleeding.
• Blockages: Narrowed or blocked arteries, which can restrict blood flow and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
• Blood clots: Such as pulmonary embolisms, which can block blood flow to the lungs.
• Congenital abnormalities: Birth defects affecting the blood vessels, such as heart defects or vascular malformations.
• Tumors: Abnormal growths that may affect blood flow, such as those associated with cancer.
• Vascular injuries: Damage to blood vessels caused by trauma or other factors.

Additionally, CT angiography is used to guide interventional procedures, such as angioplasty (a procedure to widen narrowed arteries) and stent placement (inserting a small mesh tube to keep an artery open).

The CT Angiography Procedure

Before the exam, you may be asked to fast for several hours and avoid medications that could interfere with the procedure. During the exam, you will lie on a table that slides into the CT scanner. The contrast material is injected through an IV, and the scanner takes a series of images. The entire process typically takes less than an hour.

Benefits of CT Angiography

• Non-invasive: CT angiography does not involve any surgical procedures or incisions.
• Detailed images: Provides high-quality images of blood vessels throughout the body.
• Accurate diagnosis: Helps in the diagnosis of a wide range of blood vessel conditions.
• Guidance for interventions: Assists in planning and performing interventional procedures.
• Early detection: Can detect abnormalities in the blood vessels early, allowing for timely treatment.

CT Angiography at Amax Healthcare

At Amax Healthcare, we offer advanced CT angiography services performed by experienced radiologists. Our state-of-the-art equipment and commitment to patient care ensure accurate and reliable results. We are dedicated to providing a comfortable and informative experience for our patients.

Choose Amax Healthcare for comprehensive and accurate CT angiography services