A calcium score CT is a low dose scan of the heart that measures calcium in the walls of the coronary arteries, a marker of how much plaque has built up. At The Wellness in Marylebone it costs £750, as calcium score ct, with a report in 24 to 48 hours and a doctor to explain the result.
A calcium score CT is a low dose scan of the heart that measures calcium in the walls of the coronary arteries, a marker of how much plaque has built up. No dye is injected.
It helps adults without symptoms whose heart risk sits in the middle, where the score can move the decision about treatment one way or the other.
It is not a test for chest pain. Chest pain needs a doctor the same day, and in an emergency ring 999.
Avoid caffeine and smoking for 4 hours before, because a slower heart rate gives clearer pictures. Wear clothes without metal on the upper body.
That no calcium was seen. Risk over the next few years is then usually low, though soft plaque without calcium does not show on this scan.
A low dose, usually less than a year of the natural background radiation everyone in the UK receives.
A doctor confirms the scan is right for you and arranges it, so the request opens a 30 minute appointment. Or ring 020 3951 3429.