Is the Coronary Calcium Scan a substitute for an Angiogram?
A coronary artery scan is not a substitute or replacement for an angiogram. A coronary artery heart scan is used for the early detection of coronary artery disease while the angiogram is needed to make an anatomical examination of the coronary arteries to define the amount of narrowing in each coronary artery. Due to its expense, invasiveness and associated risk, the coronary angiogram is not suitable as a screening test. Advanced Body Scan of Newport also offers the non-invasive Electron Beam Coronary Angiogram. If you are currently being considered for a coronary angiogram, this test may be applicable to your situation. Ask us or your doctor if you think you are a candidate for a non-invasive electron beam CT coronary angiogram.
