What is the point of a CT heart scan?

What is the point of a CT heart scan?

The point of the CT coronary artery calcium heart scan is to determine the cardiovascular risk of a person. The score is typically obtained in people who are otherwise healthy and don’t have symptoms to try and assess their risk.

What happens to the results of a CT scan?

The standard process is:- 2) the results are interpreted by a radiologist and a formal report is produced 3) the report is sent to the consultant oncologist who uses it to plan treatment, including any further tests or scans, often as part of a multidisciplinary team meeting

What should the thickness of a CT scan be?

The need for early diagnosis of gastric cancer via CT scan has been the subject of many studies by investigating nonpathological gastric wall thickness. There are many studies reporting that the thickness of normal gastric wall in CT taken under optimal conditions is below 5 mm [ 18 – 21

Is it normal for CT scans to go to the GP?

There have been cases where the radiographer has been unprofessional and disclosed to patients that there is an abnormality. This may lead to disciplinary action including dismissal because they are not qualified to interpret the images. Hi thanks for this- is it usual for the results to go to the GP?

What can a CT scan tell you about your health?

Your doctor may recommend a CT scan to help: Diagnose muscle and bone disorders, such as bone tumors and fractures Pinpoint the location of a tumor, infection or blood clot Detect and monitor diseases and conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung nodules and liver masses Monitor the effectiveness of certain treatments, such as cancer treatment

What does a CT scan of the brain show?

CT scans, which use X-rays to detect brain structures, can show evidence of brain atrophy, strokes and ischemia, changes to the blood vessels, and other problems such as hydrocephalus and subdural hematomas.

What does the calcium score on a CT heart scan mean?

What Do The CT Coronary Artery Calcium Scores Mean? A calcium score of 0 means there is no calcified plaque in the arteries. A calcium score of 1-10 means minimal plaque. A calcium score of 11-100 means mild plaque. A calcium score of 101-400 means moderate plaque. A calcium score of >400 means severe plaque

There have been cases where the radiographer has been unprofessional and disclosed to patients that there is an abnormality. This may lead to disciplinary action including dismissal because they are not qualified to interpret the images. Hi thanks for this- is it usual for the results to go to the GP?