Spiral Computed Tomography > Coronary CT Angiography
Coronary CT Angiograpphy
A Coronary CT Angiogram (CCTA) allows you to exclude significant coronary
artery disease with a 64-Slice CT scan.
- 40% of Elective Coronary Angiograms are Negative
- CCTA is minimally invasive
- Negative Predictive Value (NPV) is 98%
- CCTA performed on a 64-Slice CT provides visualization of soft and
calicified plaque
- This exam can be ordered by your Primary Care Physician. Visit a
true specialist when true disease is detected.
- CCTA detects significant stenosis: Allowing appropriate referrals
for Coronary Angiography.
This exam is approved by Medicare -
Billing CPT Code 0149T.
Currently Suggested Clinical Indications:
- Suspected Coronary Atherosclerosis
- Abnormal EKG
- Atypical Chest Pain
- Shortness of Breath
Our CCTA
Program is Supervised by Dr. Eric Kraemer,
our Newest Partner who Received Fellowship Training in Cardiac CT at NW
University
