A coronary CT angiogram is an imaging test that uses x-ray equipment to produce pictures of the heart and its blood vessels. The test allows us to observe the arteries that supply blood to the heart.

A chest CT angiogram is a test that combines a computed tomography (CT) scan with a dye injection. This technique creates images of the blood vessels in the chest and upper abdomen.

The coronary calcium score (CCS) is a product between the area of ​​calcified plaque and the maximum calcium density in the lesion. It allows doctors to calculate a patient’s risk of coronary artery disease-related events, such as a heart attack or stroke.