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Atherosclerosis is the process by which the heart arteries develop hardening and progressive narrowing. When the narrowing becomes severe, patients develop chest pain (angina) and a heart attack if complete occlusion occurs. Occlusion can sometimes occur even if the narrowing is not severe, which is why heart attacks can happen without any preceding symptoms or warning.
Now, at i Heart Centre, the latest generation 64-slice multidetector CT scanner allows doctors to pick up atherosclerosis at its earliest stages in a non-invasive manner: no catheters (tubes) are required to be inserted into the heart. No anesthesia is necessary and the actual scan itself only takes 10-15 seconds.
The multidetector CT scanner can also be used to:
- assess graft patency following coronary bypass surgery (CABG)
- after stent insertion (PTCA)
Most patients can be scanned by this non-invasive technique. However, there are some who will not be suitable and may require conventional coronary angiogram: our specialists will advise you accordingly.
Shaded areas show where discomfort due to heart disease may be felt.
For further details, please visit i Heart Centre:
www.iheart.com.my