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 St. Francis Hospital
Those searching for a CT Scan New York NY center should look no further than St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, New York. With Dr. Kenneth J. Goodman, MD as the head of the Radiology Department at the center, patients know they are getting a physician with experience and expertise in the medical scanning field. Dr. Goodman and his team of physicians and professionals ensure that each patient is given expert care and attention in their scanning needs. Many people seek scans as a means of early diagnosis and treatment. Catching a disease, condition or injury early can often mean the difference between an effective treatment and an ineffective treatment, so deciding to get a scan, as a precautionary measure is always a wise choice. Using the most advanced technology available, the CT Scan New York NY clinic allows people to receive accurate and effective scans.
The CT scan New York NY uses the safest means possible when treating their patients. This way, patients not only receive cutting edge scans and reads, but also can feel safe and comfortable at the same time, knowing their doctors are taking measures to ensure their safety and well-being. Some of the services provided by the clinic include a carotid artery scan, CT Guided Biopsy, CT Head scan, heart scans, CT guided abscess and a CT Guided Lung biopsy.
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