Carotid Artery Scan in Rockville, Maryland (MD)
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.
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Virtual Physical was established by concerned health care professionals who saw this test as a powerful new weapon against heart disease, cancer, and other deadly illnesses. With widespread use, the Virtual Physical will help people lead healthier, longer lives.
Virtual Physical opened its doors in 2001 as a leading edge company bringing the preventative health benefits of full body scanning to the mid-Atlantic region. Since then, Virtual Physical has scanned over 10,000 patients and saved countless lives by identifying potentially serious medical issues at early stages when treatment is most successful.
In addition to using state of the art technology, Virtual Physical provides Board certified radiologists to deliver a personalized consultation to each patient. By providing heart scans, lung scans, Virtual Colonoscopies, and full body scans, Virtual Physical can assist patients and their physicians in implementing treatment plans and changing behaviors to help them live longer, healthier lives. Our commitment to total patient satisfaction has led people throughout the mid-Atlantic to make Virtual Physical the number one choice for full body scanning.
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