Who should receive CT Coronary Angiography?
CT coronary angiography may be recommended for many patients including those with a family history of heart disease and those who suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity or diabetes. Additional indications are: • Evaluation of chest pain • Evaluation of progression of coronary artery disease • Assessment of coronary artery bypass grafts • Follow-up to a stress test The decision whether a patient undergoes CT coronary angiography will be made in consultation with the patient’s primary care physician and a NHI cardiologist. Results During the exam, hundreds of images are taken to create a picture to aid in diagnosis. These images will be interpreted by a board certified cardiologist specifically trained in cardiovascular CT. Within twenty-four hours, the cardiologist will share the results with the patient’s primary care physician for follow-up care. To Schedule an Appointment: Please call (402) 328-3816 or (800) NHI-DOCS.
