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Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) provides detailed images of your heart, giving your cardiologist an inside look at the blueprint of this vital organ.
Chinatown Cardiology, with four New York City locations, offers CCTA imaging in-office as part of a diagnostic assessment of heart-related symptoms. We can also use CCTA technology to identify potential heart issues at the earliest stages, so you can start treatment right away.
Our skilled cardiologists use the information from CCTA to create an appropriate treatment and prevention plan. Below, we discuss how CCTA helps us map a path to better health.
CCTA uses advanced computed tomography (CT) technology to capture cross-sectional images of your heart and blood vessels from multiple angles.
Before imaging begins, we inject a contrast dye through an intravenous (IV) line. This dye highlights the coronary arteries, making them appear clearly in the X-ray images.
Our cardiology team then uses a computer to combine the images, creating a detailed 3D visual of your heart and the network of vessels inside it. That helps our team identify abnormalities in even the smallest vessels with better accuracy.
The information we share with you about your CCTA results helps you make the most informed decisions about your health and any treatments.
As a diagnostic test, CCTA can identify narrowing (stenosis) or blockages in the coronary arteries caused by plaque, a condition known as atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis restricts healthy blood flow to the heart tissue, leading to symptoms such as dizziness and shortness of breath.
Because CCTA imaging helps our providers see the finest details of the structure of your coronary arteries, they can identify blockages that other heart tests can miss.
Another benefit of CCTA is that it’s less invasive than other approaches, including cardiac catheterization. That means you can undergo heart testing without scheduling downtime, and there’s less risk of complications.
The detailed results CCTA produces allow your cardiologist to analyze aspects of your heart health that could lead to complications later. For instance, we can determine the presence of plaque buildup that increases your future risk of a heart attack or other cardiac event.
CCTA scans can also monitor changes in the progression of existing heart disease. This data helps our cardiologists determine if your condition is getting worse or ensure your current treatment is working.
With a detailed blueprint of your heart health, we can help you map out a strategy to lower your risk of heart disease with lifestyle changes, diet modifications, and exercise.
Our cardiologists are experts in the ongoing management of heart conditions, including atherosclerosis, to protect your quality of life and prevent unexpected cardiac-related events.
We offer the latest diagnostic technologies in-office and customize a care plan to your unique health challenges.
Call the Chinatown Cardiology office near you today to find out if you’re a candidate for CCTA, or request a consultation online.
