Heart Health Essentials
Our Cardiac Calcium Scoring CT is a quick, non-invasive scan that measures the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. It’s designed as a screening test to help detect coronary artery disease and risk-stratify patients to support treatment plans and measure heart risk. This is a private, self-pay service and is not covered by OHIP.
- Evaluates calcified plaque in the coronary arteries
- No contrast required – simple, non-invasive CT scan
- Used to screen for coronary artery disease risk
- Can be done alone or with Coronary CTA for more detail
Cardiac Calcium Scoring CT
Heart Health Essentials
Cardiac Calcium Scoring CT is offered as a private, self-pay exam. The fee includes your CT scan and a radiologist-reviewed report with your calcium score you can share with your physician/ cardiologist.
Heart Health Essentials
Non-contrast CT to measure coronary calcium-
Private, self-pay service; not covered by OHIP
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Non-contrast CT scan of the heart
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Scores calcified plaque in coronary arteries
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Includes radiologist-reviewed report
Key Features of Heart Health Essentials
Non-invasive CT screening to help assess your long-term heart risk
Quantifies Coronary Artery Calcium
Measures calcified plaque in the coronary arteries
Non-Contrast CT Scan
Performed without contrast injection for a safe-quick exam.
Heart Disease Risk
Helps estimate your risk of coronary artery disease
Fast Outpatient Study
Rapid scan with minimal preparation required
Radiologist Reviewed
Calcium score provided that helps in risk-stratification
What This Scan Helps Assess
Screening for Coronary Artery Disease
Cardiac Calcium Scoring is used as a screening tool to help risk-stratify patients for coronary artery disease. It’s typically considered for people who want a clear understanding of their heart disease risk.
- Measures calcium in the coronary arteries which often cause narrowing of the vessel and heart attacks
- Helps stratify long-term coronary heart disease risk
- Not intended for emergency chest pain or acute symptoms
How it Works
A Simple 4-Step Process
1
Book Your Scan
Schedule your scan online in a few easy steps
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Easy Referrals
Request a referral from your doctor or obtain one virtually through our physician partners
3
Scan Day
Our skilled technologists will guide you through the screening examination
4
Review Results
Detailed report will be provided to you and the referring physician
Ready to Book Your Cardiac Calcium Score?
Schedule your Cardiac Calcium Scoring CT and gain clearer insight into your long-term heart risk. Choose a time that works for you and complete your private booking online.
