CT Calcium Score Information

PRP Diagnostic Imaging provides CT Calcium Score scans to assess coronary artery calcification for cardiovascular risk evaluation.

Our advanced CT technology allows us to precisely measure the amount of calcified plaque within your coronary arteries, a key indicator of potential heart disease. This quick, non-invasive test, typically taking around 15 minutes, requires no contrast agent and is performed at a low radiation dose, making it a safe and effective screening tool.

By quantifying this calcification, we provide your referring doctor with crucial data to estimate your individual risk of experiencing a heart attack or stroke. Understanding this risk is the vital first step towards proactive management and prevention strategies.

Book your appointment now. All referrals welcome.

Preparation

No caffeine from midnight (no tea, coffee or chocolate).

Your Images and Report

After your examination, the most pertinent images from your study will be available on the myPRP patient portal. A report, along with the images will be sent directly to your referring doctor. PRP will store digital copies of all studies on our secure database for comparison with any future examinations.

Please bring any previous X-rays with you.

It is important that you return to your doctor with your examination results. Whether they are normal or abnormal, your doctor needs to know promptly so that a management plan can be formulated.

What happens during your procedure?

When you are taken through for your Calcium Score, you will be asked to remove your clothing form your top half and change into a gown.
You will then be assisted to lay on your back on the CT bed and one of our highly trained techicians will then place 3- 4 ECG dots on your chest, to ensure we can get a good read of your heart rate to ensure our scan captures all of the information as accurately as possible.
You will then be positioned into the CT scanner and move in and out of the machine several times. During this process you will be asked to complete multiple breath holds (approx 10-20 seconds) while we are scanning.
After the scan, the ECG dots are removed. You will be assisted from the CT bed and shown to a cubicle to change back into your clothes.
You will be on the scanner for approximately 5 minutes in total.
No injections are required for this scan.
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