Private Cardiac CT Scan
CT coronary angiography (CTCA) and calcium scoring provide a non-invasive assessment of coronary artery disease risk, no catheter required.
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About this scan
Cardiac CT scans use specialised CT technology to produce detailed images of the heart and coronary arteries, without the need for an invasive catheter. CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA) visualises the coronary arteries in detail, identifying blockages, stenoses and plaque build-up that may be causing chest pain or breathlessness.
Calcium scoring (also called a coronary artery calcium or CAC score) is a simpler, lower-dose scan that quantifies the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries, an established risk marker for future heart attack. Together, these scans help cardiologists and GPs make informed decisions about treatment and prevention.
Key facts
Indications
Investigation of symptoms that could indicate coronary artery disease.
Proactive screening when first-degree relatives have had heart attacks.
Hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, or smokers over 50.
Baseline risk assessment and monitoring over time.
Packages
Your appointment
Electrodes are placed on your chest to monitor heart rhythm. The scan is timed to capture images between heartbeats.
For CTCA, contrast dye is injected via a small cannula. You may feel a warm flush; this is normal and passes quickly.
Modern cardiac CT scanners capture the entire heart in a few heartbeats. The scan itself takes under a minute, though the appointment is 30–60 minutes total.
A specialist cardiac radiologist interprets your images and delivers a full report within 48 hours, including your calcium score if requested.
Before your scan
Book your private cardiac ct scan online in under 5 minutes. No GP referral. Appointments typically within 2–5 days.
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