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What is Cardiac Scoring?
Cardiac scoring is a revolutionary, pain-free, non-invasive and inexpensive
procedure requiring less than 10 minutes. Using CT imaging with sub-second
scanning capability, the equipment takes 70-90 images of your coronary
arteries without any injections, needles or removal of your clothing. The
amount of calcium or plaque detected in your coronary arteries is used to
establish your cardiac score.
What does the procedure involve?
First, you complete a brief risk factor questionnaire. Next, you lie down
on the imaging table while a CT technologist places a few EKG leads on you.
You are then asked to hold your breath while the images are taken.
That's it. You can return to your regular routine.
Is cardiac scoring safe?
The radiation exposure during cardiac scoring is very minimal (comparable
to the radiation received during a chest X-ray). No intravenous injections
or needles are required. Not only is it safe, but it is also simple.
In most cases (unless there are cetain types of buttons or bra metal involved),
patients may keep their shirt or blouse on during the procedure.
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