Introduction
Thanks to medical innovation, you no longer need surgery to see what’s happening in your arteries. With a coronary CT angiography, doctors can now obtain detailed 3D images of your heart and blood vessels—without any invasive procedures.
In this blog, Dr. Diego Chango explains how this scan works, who should consider it, and how it can make a life-saving difference.
What Is a Coronary CT Scan?
A coronary CT angiography (CTA) is a non-invasive imaging test that uses computed tomography (CT) and contrast dye to create high-resolution 3D images of your coronary arteries.
What Can It Detect?
- Cholesterol plaque buildup
- Narrowed or blocked arteries
- Vascular malformations
- Aneurysms
- Early signs of heart disease
Benefits of Coronary CTA
- Non-invasive: no surgery, no catheters
- High diagnostic accuracy
- Early detection before symptoms arise
- Fast and reliable results
- Ideal for at-risk patients with no current symptoms
Who Should Get One?
- Individuals with a family history of heart disease
- Patients with high cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure
- People experiencing chest discomfort or shortness of breath
- Adults over 40 with cardiovascular risk factors
Conclusion
Seeing your arteries in 3D has never been easier—or safer.
A coronary CTA can reveal what other tests miss and help prevent major events like heart attacks.
🔗 Visit Dr. Diego Chango’s website to read the full blog and find out if this scan is right for you.
