Cardiac PET/CT Scan

WCardiac PET/CT is an example of the most advanced technology for detecting heart disease early and accurately. It provides unparalleled images of blood flow to the heart, enabling the detection of blockages in the coronary arteries. The high-speed, multi-detector CT detects calcium in the coronary arteries and also can be used to peer inside the arteries. This shows the formation of plaque before a heart attack or stroke.

The preparation for the exam is similar for other types of stress testing. Sometimes we may give you small doses of medications to lower the heart rate prior to the test.

Example of Cardiac PET scan:

See these other sites:
Emory Hospital Center
Cleveland Clinic