Nevada Cardiologists, CT Scans and You

A CT scan, otherwise known as a CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography) scan, is an extremely vital procedure that can reveal a wealth of information about the inner workings of your body. This is a completely non-invasive test performed by our certified Nevada cardiologists that help determine if there's something wrong your chest. It is widely considered the best and fastest method for approaching and studying the torso; including the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. Unlike an x-ray, which ignores the soft tissue, most internal organs, and blood vessels, a CT scan performed by a Reno, Nevada cardiologist reveals much more information, including those items missed by x-rays.

Trust a Reno, Nevada Cardiologist

At Reno Heart, our physicians' primary concern is for your health, so they'll utilize any procedure it takes to make sure you receive the proper diagnosis. Generally speaking, many times the first step is to utilize CT imaging to get a good idea of what they're working with. Trusting a Reno, Nevada Cardiologist with your CT scan ensures that your scan will be professionally interpreted and that any cardiovascular disease is properly diagnosed and treated. If necessary, a CT angio scan will be performed as well to further diagnosis any illness.

A Proper CT Angio Scan

In order to make sure your heart is working at full capacity and that there's no obstructions or blockages, a CT angiography may be performed. A CT angio scan is used to examine blood vessels in key areas of certain organs to make sure there's nothing inhibiting their function. These scans are used for a wide range of purposes, from identifying dissection in the aorta or one of its branches to planning for a coronary bypass or other surgical operations. Trust our Nevada cardiologists at Reno Heart Physicians to make sure you receive a proper CT angiography.