The center provides the most advanced non-invasive cardiac and coronary
computed tomographic (CT) angiography with a 64-detector CT scanner,
as well as courses for cardiologists that meet many of the Society of
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography’s requirements for Level I
and Level II certification in this emerging technology. Coronary
CT angiography provides early detection of coronary artery atherosclerotic
plaques; is the most sensitive non-invasive tool for the detection of
coronary artery stenosis; and provides an alternative method to traditional catheterization coronary angiography before valve surgery. Cardiac
CT angiography is an important tool in the evaluation of complex congenital
heart disease and anatomy, pericardial disease, aortic valve stenosis
and cardiac mass or tumor. The technology can significant improve pre-operative
surgical planning.
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