Cardiac imaging
http://www.allieddiagnostics.net/specialities/cardiac-imaging/
Heart disease is one of the biggest killers worldwide. 50% of heart attacks occur in people with no previous heart disease. One in three heart attacks are fatal.
Allied Diagnostics offers one of the most advanced cardiac assessments. Our VCT-XT has up to 70% less radiation than any other cardiac CT scan on the market. We can detect anomalies, calcification, stenosis and other signs related to heart disease.
Who should have a heart scan?
It is advisable for men over 40 and women over 50 to have a heart scan especially if you have one or more of the following risk factors or symptoms:
- Family history of heart disease
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- High-stress lifestyle
- Lack of exercise
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
