What is Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CCT Scan)?
During a cardiovascular computed tomography scan (CCT scan), the x-ray beam moves in a circle around the body. This allows for many different views of the same organ or structure, and provides much greater detail than conventional x-rays. The x-ray information is sent to a computer which interprets the x-ray data and displays it in 3-dimentional form on a monitor. While many images are taken during a CT scan, less radiation is received than during standard x-ray procedures. Cardiovascular CT is able to image the coronary arteries, aorta, great vessels and pulmonary vessels as well as the carotid arteries, renal arteries and lower extremity arteries in the legs.
