Carotid Artery Scan in Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek HeartScan

Those in the market for a Walnut Creek scan center should look no further than Walnut Creek HeartScan. Located in Walnut Creek, California, Dr. Duane D. Stephens, MD and his staff of experienced and qualified professionals are available to those seeking the services of a highly functional scan center. Using the very best in scan center technology and the most cutting edge equipment, Dr. Stephens and his staff are able to give each patient the service and accuracy they deserve in these important scans. Accuracy is very important in any scan and especially in a heart scan. Early diagnosis and detection of a patient’s injuries, diseases, and conditions can often be the difference between a successful treatment and an unsuccessful one. Having this advanced technology enables the Walnut Creek scan center to provide patients with excellent patient care and service. The Walnut Creek scan center is committed to a patient’s safety throughout the entire scanning procedure. All the proper safety measures are taken to ensure a safe and satisfying scan for the patient. Consultation is also available to those wishing to discuss any aspect of their visit with a physician. Some of the services included at the facility include body scans, brain scans, CT head scans, heart scans, bone density scans, carotid artery scans, lung scans, a virtual colonoscopy and a non-invasive angiography.