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A CT (Computerized Tomography) coronary angiogram is an imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to your heart. It might be done to diagnose the cause of chest pain or assessing risk for heart disease.
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) is a heart imaging test that helps determine if plaque buildup has narrowed the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply the heart. Plaque is made of various substances such as fat, cholesterol and calcium that deposit along the inner lining of the arteries.
Plaque, which builds up over time, can reduce or in some cases completely block blood flow. Patients undergoing a CCTA scan receive an iodine-containing contrast material as an intravenous (IV) injection to ensure the best possible images of the heart blood vessels.
The images from your CT angiogram should be ready soon after your test. The doctor who asked you to have the CT angiogram should discuss the results of the test with you.
If your test suggests that you have or are at risk of heart disease, you and your doctor can discuss treatment options.
Regardless of the results of your test, it’s a good idea to make lifestyle changes to help protect your heart. These include:
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