CT Angiography Thorax

What is the CT Angio Thorax?

A CT Angio Thorax is an imaging procedure that uses contrast to image your heart's blood vessels.

Why is it done?

Doctors recommend this imaging procedure if you have:-

• Coronary artery disease(CAD)
• Birth-related heart disease
• Valvular heart disease
• Blockage 
• Aneurysms
• Acute MI
• Stroke 
• Blood clot 

In which case CT Angio Thorax is not performed? 

Pregnancy, hypersensitivity from iodine, Uncontrolled hypertension.

How Does One Prepare For This Test?

Don’t drink and eat after midnight before the examination. You need to bring the all medical report or any medication you are taking. If you are a diabetic patient you need to ask your doctor if you should take insulin. You need to stop taking it. 6 hours of fasting is required. You have to remove all the metallic ornaments from the region being scanned. 

What Is The Procedure For CT Angio Thorax?

In this procedure, you need to lie supine on a table and your arms are placed on the sides and IV line is inserted in your arm. The electrode is placed on your chest to evaluate your cardiac activity and then dye is injected through IV line and a scan is performed. You need to hold your breath for a few seconds during the scan 

Aftercare

After completion of the scan, IV line is removed from your arm. You need to drink water after scanning so that it is possible for faster removal of contrast material.

Cost of CT Angio Thorax in Delhi

CT Angio Thorax test cost near me in Delhi typically ranges from INR 12000 to INR 13000, depending on the diagnostic center.