Radiology
Coronary CT Angiography
Coronary CT Angiography (CCTA)
Recommended as a frontline testing strategy by both the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) helps doctors visualize blood flow, plaque and blockages within your arteries.
A CCTA exam is a valuable tool for patients with acute or chronic chest pain. This diagnostic test can provide potentially life-saving information without putting patients’ hearts under unnecessary stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please plan to arrive 90 minutes early. Do not eat or drink anything for four hours before the appointment. No nicotine or caffeine after midnight the night prior to the exam. You will be given a medication to lower your heart rate for the exam, which you will take orally 90 minutes before the appointment. You will also take a nitroglycerin tablet just before the exam to dilate vessels so that they are large enough to be seen on the scan.
Do not eat for one hour prior to your exam, and avoid caffeine and exercise for 12 hours prior.
Results are usually sent to your referring physician 48 hours after your exam.
This exam is available at Spindrift.
Request an appointment online or contact us at 716-631-2500.
Please check with your insurance plan to confirm that the procedure is covered. You may be responsible for all or a portion of the bill. Payment may be required at the time of service. Please call (716) 631-2500 if you have questions about pricing, insurance coverage, and/or billing before your scheduled appointment.
