{"id":1229,"date":"2019-05-30T00:39:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T16:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salemradiology.com\/?p=1229"},"modified":"2019-05-30T00:39:15","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T16:39:15","slug":"coronary-cta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salemradiology.com\/?p=1229","title":{"rendered":"Coronary CTA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salemradiology.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/GettyImages-625282326.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-inline-image aligncenter wp-image-1230\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salemradiology.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/GettyImages-625282326.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that coronary heart disease is\u00a0the number one cause of death in the United States for both men and women?\u00a0Nearly\u00a0a\u00a0half million people die from coronary heart disease each year in this country,\u00a0with\u00a0250,000 dying before they ever\u00a0reach\u00a0the\u00a0hospital.\u00a0For about\u00a0150,000 of those people, sudden death is the first sign that there\u2019s a problem.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Here\u2019s what you need to know about coronary heart disease.<\/b>\u00a0Atherosclerosis, a condition in which plaques develop in the walls of the coronary arteries, is usually the cause of coronary heart disease. That\u2019s because if\u00a0a\u00a0plaque\u00a0ruptures, a blood clot can form, restricting\u00a0the flow of blood to the heart and causing a heart attack.<\/li>\n<li><b>It\u2019s important to know your risk factors.<\/b>\u00a0Your risk increases as you age: men over 35 and women over 40 years of age are at a higher risk than their younger counterparts.\u00a0A family history of heart disease increases your risk, as does a personal history that includes high cholesterol, diabetes, tobacco use, excess weight, or excessive stress.\u00a0If any of these risks apply to you, it may be time to consider a coronary CTA.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b>What is a coronary CTA?<\/b>\u00a0A coronary CT is a non-invasive scan of the heart and chest. It\u2019s quick and\u00a0painless\u00a0and allows your doctors to take a look at the calcium build-up in your coronary\u00a0arteries. This type of scan allows for pictures of the heart to be taken with such\u00a0precision\u00a0and quality that heart health can be determined in less than 30 seconds\u00a0of scan time. It only takes five heartbeats to get images that will allow a Board Certified radiologist,\u00a0specializing in cardiac disease,\u00a0to identify your\u00a0coronary\u00a0heart health. After thoroughly examining the scan, the radiologist will be able to determine\u00a0your risk level:\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b>Low risk, with minimal narrowing of the coronary arteries.<\/b>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b>Intermediate risk, with moderate narrowing of the arteries that can be controlled by diet, exercise, and medications.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b>High risk,\u00a0with severe narrowing of the coronary arteries that requires referral to a cardiologist for immediate surgical intervention.\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><b>Talk to your doctor about a coronary CTA.<\/b>\u00a0A coronary CTA requires a doctor\u2019s\u00a0order\u00a0and is prescribed for\u00a0patients\u00a0who have relevant risk factors. It\u2019s a fairly expensive test\u00a0($1,195),\u00a0and\u00a0its full potential has yet to be determined, but CT scanner technology is advancing rapidly, improving image quality as well as the technique\u2019s accuracy and reliability. It\u2019s an excellent tool for letting doctors know whether a patient is clear from coronary artery disease, or needs further intervention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need\u00a0a\u00a0coronary CTA\u00a0or other diagnostic\u00a0imaging procedure, Salem Radiology can help. Established in 1974, we are the largest radiology group in the\u00a0area\u00a0and offer a depth of specialization among our doctors that you would expect to find only at major university medical centers. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call\u00a0(503) 399-1262 or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salemradiology.net\/contact\/\">ontact us<\/a>\u00a0through our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that coronary heart disease is\u00a0the number one cause of death in the United States for both men and women?\u00a0Nearly\u00a0a\u00a0half million people die from coronary heart disease each year in this country,\u00a0with\u00a0250,000 dying before they ever\u00a0reach\u00a0the\u00a0hospital.\u00a0For about\u00a0150,000 of those people, sudden death is the first sign that there\u2019s a problem. 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