Saturday, 20 April 2013

What type of preparation is required prior to a heart scan?


Outpatient centers that offer heart scans usually require no preparation. However reputable doctors usually obtain a history, perform a physical exam. A blood test to asses renal function and blood cholesterol may be done in some patients. The heart scan only takes a few minutes. You lie down on a table and the machine quickly takes images of your heart. If there is calcium in your blood vessels, it shows up as white spots. With a Ct angiogram, you will be administered a dye into your vein,-again the whole process does not take more than 10-15 minutes. After the procedure, you can resume your daily living activities.

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