Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests

Computed Tomography, Cardiac Scoring

General

Synonym/Acronym:
Computed axial tomography (CAT), computed transaxial tomography (CTT), heart vessel calcium CT, helical/spiral CT, cardiac plaque CT.

Common Use:
To visualize and assess coronary artery status related to plaque buildup, associated with coronary artery disease and heart failure. Used as an evaluation tool for surgical, radiation, and medical therapeutic interventions.

Area Of Application:
Heart.

Contrast:
None.

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Computed Tomography, Cardiac Scoring
Last updated: March 21, 2013
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