Heart Scan

Although a physician referral is not required for a Heart Scan, it is recommended that you work closely with your doctor and discuss your risk factors for heart disease and heart attack. Getting a Heart Scan is both quick and painless. You will be asked to put on a gown and will then have EKG leads placed on your chest. After the test, you will receive a preliminary photo printout of your results. A final report will be mailed to you within a few days of your test. There is little or no preparation required, and the entire process should take less than an hour. The actual time in the CT scanner is 5 minutes. The result of the heart scan will be read by both a cardiologist and a radiologist and will show your risk of coronary artery disease. A limited portion of the lung is also included on the scan and will be evaluated.