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A CT scan combines many X-ray images to generate a cross-sectional view of the body. The 64-slice CT scanner is the most advanced technology of its kind in the world today. It takes a multitude of images very rapidly, and a computer then assembles these images into an extremely detailed, three-dimensional view of the heart and
coronary arteries.
The images it obtains are used to evaluate:
The results of your scan will be carefully reviewed by a cardiologist and a radiologist, who will evaluate the health of your heart and coronary arteries and determine if further medical attention is recommended.