Cardiologist explains Cardiac CT scan 

Holy, this channel is amazing. I'm a medical student myself with an interest in interventional cardiology, so naturally this channel is gold-dust for someone like me. Thanks for all your hard work.

Thanks very much for this.Your excellently clear English accent exudes confidence and reassurance.

So useful as I’ve just been referred to get this done as I am suffering chest pain. Thank you

Very clear explanation. Passion doctor

Very helpful. Thanks.

I'm 66, no heart-related symptoms, I exercise 3-5 times a week, watch my carbs, eat well, normal weight. I don't smoke and drink very moderately. Lipid panel blood work is always good, EXCEPT LDL is stubbornly slightly high at 108. My BP has always been borderline 130s to 140s/70s typically. Due to the LDL and borderline BP my doctor sent me for a Calcium score. Came in at 1416: LMA=0 LAD=369 LCX=442 RCA=605 I gotta admit, I feel like a dead man walking right now.

I had a cardiac CT last week. Neither the cardiologist nor the hospital told me not to drink coffee beforehand (I hope it didn't affect the test, but I routinely have half-caff). The radiologist sent me the results - in medical lingo, of course! but my cardiologist won't be meeting with me for 2.5 weeks. All I can say is that this is not comforting to an anxious patient. I'm trying to learn what I can from reputable sources (such as yours, webmd, nih, mayo clinic etc) but that's no substitute for a good doctor-patient relationship.

Yes your video is helpful ❤

Thank you 🙏

Thanks 😊

I had an appointment today and had to reschedule because I couldn't get my heart rate below 75. It has to be that low, preferable in the 60's, in order for them to get clear pictures. I wish I had known this ahead of time as I would have told my doctor that I get nervous for medical procedures. My heart races when I get my BP taken. So I know that I likely would not be able to keep my heart rate below 75 for the whole test, even though my at home resting pulse is 60 or below. The tech was very kind and let me relax and breath and try to get my rate down. It helped, but as soon as I knew we were going to start the procedure my heart rate shot up again. As soon as she took the EKG off my my heart rate dropped to 75. I've tried in vain to get past this phobia, but I just can't. She will speak to my Dr. about giving me a beta blocker before the next time I do the procedure. If I had only known this I would have asked for it in the first place, knowing my issue, and saved myself the time, the drive, and the stress. Just wanted to post this in case someone else has my issue, they can talk to their Dr. and maybe save themselves a wasted visit. And no caffeine/chocolate or anything like that before the test. Crossing my fingers for the next time I try. If the beta blocker doesn't work I am not trying again.

I had one of these scans two months ago my heart rate was over 90 bpm but they didn’t give me the beta blocker and my BMI was very high also , the results stated poor scan results because of my bmi and high heart rate I was very disappointed and would like to have an MRI of my heart privately done will the mri show plaque build up may I ask ? Thank you for your channel it’s most informative 😊

I have a CT tomorrow, so I'm glad that you mentioned no caffeine. That was never mentioned. So thanks for that.

I had a calcium cardiac scoring test completed a few weeks. The report stated that I had a zero score.

Hi, what are your thoughts on latest research about Cholesterol which explains No significant relationship of LDL as cause of heart stroke and rather sugar/carbs being the main culprit.

I am having a cardiac Cath next week & I am scared because 12 years ago I had an allergic reaction to the contrast during a cat scan. I never will forget it, my heart started to pound, it was not just the hot feeling that would be going through me that I felt, the feeling that happened was almost indescribable. They are aware of this but I wanted to ask if I am under sedation, will I even feel that going in me? (I am hoping not) Thank you for your time.

I requested to be referred to a cardiologist and also asked for a CT-Scan for Calcium Score. Cardiac CT-Scan Total:373 Left main coronary artery 0; LAD:271; Lcx:70; RCA:32 Does there give a calculator to place my numbers? Additional Numbers; C:242;Tri:100;HDL:86:LDL:136;A1C:5.7;Glucose:117;Lp(a):87;ApoB:134

Is it only the blockages that are detected or any other kind of irregularities of the heart? Thank you.

Coronary Artery Calcium Score = 1862 LM: 96 LAD: 414 DIAG: 193 LCX: 3 OMARG: 0 RCA: 1156 PDA: 0

thanks! because of the contrast - is it still a CT scan or it is a PET scan ? thanks!

sir i am 22yrs unfortunately i got CT scan contrast of appendix 1 year ago but reports was normal and appendix was not there but i am worried about might be ct scan cause cancer or impotence in future kindly sir guide me what should i do to detox my body from ct scan side effects

Very good to have watched this. I will be having a Cardiac CT scan in about 3 days. What is the reason to have someone drive you to the hospital? Is driving permitted after the scan?

Better than a MRI?

Would CT scan show constrictive pericarditis better than a echo