64 slice MDCT Angiography

What is the 64 Slice MDCT Angiography?
The 64 Slice MDCT Angio is a non-invasive, state-of-the-art imaging system that combines rapid X-ray scanning with multi detector computed tomography (MDCT) to produce without any intervention, the most detailed images available of the heart’s arteries Patients receive an injection of contrast dye to highlight the blood vessels and X-rays create images of the heart in slices. A computer aids to assemble the slices into fat-filled plaques lodged in the arteries.

Who should undergo MDCT Angiography?
Anybody over the age of 35 needs to take a 64 slice MDCT Angiography because over the years there is a buildup of plagues and calcium deposits in the coronary arteries, which could lead to Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). However the MDCT Angiography becomes a must for people with the following habits and conditions, where the risk and CAD is higher.
   • Diabetes
    • High blood pressure
    • High Cholesterol Level
    • Smoking habit
    • Overweight
    • Family history of cardiac diseases
    • Sedentary lifestyle.

How does MDCT Angiography help in preventive cardiac care?
The MDCT Angiograhy offers a non-invasive way to detect narrowed or blocked vessels in the heart. With the help of actuated images of the walls of the blood vessels, your doctor can advice on how prone you are to coronary artery diseases. The procedure, which takes under 08 seconds, does not require any hospitalisation or sedation /Anaesthesia.

How does MDCT Angiography help in cases of post bypass surgery and Angioplasty?
The MDCT Angiography assesses without any surgery or hopitalisation, the potency of grafts/stents, providing accurate information of their condition.

How should I prepare myself for a MDCT Angiography?
Fasting of three hours is required before the MDCT Agiography. The doctor may administer medication (beta-blocker drug) to normalize the heart rate if required. The 64 Slice MDCT Angiography is an outpatient procedure and you will be able to resume normal activities just after the examination.

How do I obtain the results of a MDCT Angiography?
The results of the MDCT Angiography with the Cardiologists inferences and opinion will be given to you within 24 hours.

Are there any risks involved in doing a MDCT Angiography?
MDCT Agiography is a safe Non-invasive procedure. It is a riskless cardiac scaning.

Other Applications
MDCT Scanner is capable of doing Angiography of head thorax, abdomen, limbs & CT scan of any part of the body.