Carotid Artery Scan in Sacramento, California (CA)

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 SACRAMENTO HEART SCAN

Those trying to locate a Sacramento scan center need look no further than Sacramento Heart Scan. Located in Sacramento, California, Dr. Bellinger and the rest of the physicians at the center are committed to their patients’ well-being and success. Only the most advanced technology will do for the Sacramento scan center, ensuring that each patient is scanned in the safest environment possible with the most accurate equipment and technology available. Accuracy is a big concern for the Dr. Bellinger and his team, as an accurate scan often allows for early diagnosis or detection of a disease, condition or injury. This early diagnosis can often times be the difference between a successful treatment and an unsuccessful treatment. This is why only the best, most up to date and cutting edge equipment and scanning technology is used at Sacramento Heart Scan. The Sacramento scan center knows that many patients enter their offices unsure of the scanning process or technology. Consultation is available for this reason, to allow the patients a chance to speak with a professional before undergoing a scan. With many scans available, patients are sure to find what they require with Dr. Bellinger and his team. Some of the services offered include a 64 Slice CT scan, bone density scan, heart scan, body scan, carotid artery scan, lung scan and a non-invasive angiography.