ARE YOU AT RISK FOR A HEART ATTACK OR CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)?

ADVANCED IMAGING CENTERS OF AMARILLO OFFERS THE ONLY OUTPATIENT 64 SLICE COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CT) IN THE TEXAS PANHANDLE AREA. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new Philips Brilliance CT 64-slice is one of the most advanced CT systems in the market.

This system can expand clinical boundaries in cardiac, pulmonary, trauma, and pediatric imaging.

This system is built on innovative Essence technology that delivers image quality, dose efficiency and rapid reconstruction times. 

Brilliance CT CVCT applications provide cardiovascular solutions for clinicians. Its ability to perform faster, more efficient, non-invasive cardiovascular evaluation of patients significantly impacts coronary and vasculature assessment.  This specialized technology incorporates powerful algorithms to overcome prior technical obstacles, including arrhythmias, cardiac motion and resolution of small structures.
 
Accurate and non-invasive evaluation
Using CT as the front line coronary imaging method, there is less need for lengthy, more invasive procedures. CT is a relatively safe, low-risk exam that can be repeated often – and with a high degree of fidelity.
 
A unique technology customized for your cardiac needs
Built on the experience of the Brilliance CT platform, the CVCT incorporates higher performance software applications, along with superior cardiovascular workflows that make it easier and ideal for everyday diagnostic evaluation.

What is a Heart Attack?

A heart attack occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. If the flow of blood isn’t restored quickly, the section of heart muscle becomes damaged from lack of oxygen and begins to die.

Heart attacks occur most often as a result of a condition called coronary artery disease (CAD). In CAD, a fatty material called plaque (plak) builds up over many years on the inside walls of the coronary arteries (the arteries that supply blood and oxygen to your heart). Eventually, an area of plaque can rupture, causing a blood clot to form on the surface of the plaque. If the clot becomes large enough, it can mostly or completely block the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the part of the heart muscle fed by the artery.

Risk factors: ·        Age: The older you are, the higher the risk ·        Gender: Males are at a higher risk ·        Family History: If there is a history in your Family, this increases your risk ·        Race: Certain races run a higher risk ·        High Blood Cholesterol ·        High Blood Pressure ·        Smoking ·        Inactivity ·        Overweight ·        Diabetes ·        Excessive Alcohol ·        Stress