A carotid artery scan can diagnose blockage or narrowing of the carotid arteries of the neck and/or the branches of the carotid artery. Plaque build up, blood clots, calcium deposits and other substances in the blood stream may cause an interruption in the blood flow through the carotid arteries.
Once the calcium score is determined, the rest of the exam continues, and a contrast dye is injected into an IV. The contrast dye travels through the blood vessels and enhances images of the heart, making them more visible on the CT scan. The exam provides your doctor with information about cardiac risks and a detailed picture of coronary artery plaques to help in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease.
Carotid artery scan angiography can help your physician to decide if your health care related issues can be managed with drug therapy, diet and exercise of if you need to be referred for cardiac catheterization for angioplasty and stenting.
About Pacific Coast Imaging
Those trying to find a Newport Beach scan center should look no further than Pacific Coast Imaging. Located in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Emanuel Shaoulian, MD, Dr. Michael Radin, MD and Dr. Samuel L. Kipper, MD are on hand to provide patients with the very best in scan center technology. With a commitment to patient success and accuracy of scans, the Newport Beach scan center uses only the most advanced equipment and cutting edge technology in providing scans to patients. This ensures accuracy is given a big priority at the center, as accuracy often allows the professionals to detect or diagnose illnesses, diseases or injuries at an early stage. This early diagnosis or detection often leads to a successful treatment of the condition.
The Newport Beach scan center knows that safety is a big concern for many entering their office. Only the most effective, efficient and least invasive scans are administered to cater to a patient’s safety and well-being for the duration of their experience at the center. All of the proper safety measures are in place to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for each patent, so patients should feel confident they are in the best hands possible. Some of the scans available include 64 Slice CT scans, MRA scans, MRI scans, a non-invasive angiography and MRI breast biopsy, among many others.
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