What Is a CT Angiogram?
A CT angiogram procedure is also known as angiography. This procedure allows your physician to locate plaque build-up or narrowed arteries at an earlier stage, helping you to possibly avoid a heart attack. While traditional angiograms performed during a cardiac catheterization are considered the best way to address significant artery blockage, CT imaging offers a way to find plaque and fatty deposits without an invasive catheterization procedure. The test results can help you to make different lifestyle decisions, helping to avoid more serious heart issues in the future.