The New York Cardiac Diagnostic Center can determine if you are in need of a Coronary CT Calcium Scan Test - which we offer at our partner facility. A coronary calcium scan is a cardiac test that looks for specks of calcium in (and on) the walls of the coronary (heart) arteries. Calcifications in the coronary arteries are an early sign of coronary heart disease (CHD). Coronary heart disease is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up in the coronary arteries. In some cases, Cardiac CT is used to assess heart chambers, heart valves and the surrounding blood vessels. Visit our cardiologist Dr. Steven Reisman who can use a Coronary Calcium Scan Test to measure the calcification in the coronary arteries and identify the risk for heart disease.
These quick and painless cardiac scans may detect an increased risk of a heart attack even before any symptoms of heart disease occur. In some cases, heart scans can look for blockages in the heart. Coronary CT scans are most helpful in determining whether symptoms of chest pain are caused by a coronary blockage. These highly specialized cardio scans are performed at one of our partner facilities and require a referral from an NYC cardiologist.
The Importance of Discussing Your Heart Health with Your Provider
We recommend that you talk to your primary healthcare provider about your family history of heart disease, especially if you previously suffered a heart attack.
You are your own best healthcare advocate since you know your family history, lifestyle, and body better than anyone else. Avoid assuming that your doctor will take the initiative and ask them if a heart scan is a good option for you, especially if you have a number of risk factors to consider.
Why Might Your Doctor Recommend a Cardiac CT Scan?
Your cardiologist may recommend a coronary calcium CT scan if you have risk factors for coronary artery disease but don’t as yet have any clinical symptoms. Important reasons for ordering this Cardiac Calcium Screening test include identifying the kind of treatment you need and lowering your risk for heart disease.
Read more: https://newyorkcardiac.com/coronary-ct-calcium-scan
New York Cardiac Diagnostic Center
Upper East Side
115 East 86th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 860-0796
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Monday: 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am – 5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am – 5 pm
Thursday: 8 am – 5 pm
Friday: 8 am – 5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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