The General Cardiology clinic specializes in the treatment of cardiovascular disease and rheumatologic disease related to the heart. Patients who may have an established diagnosis are guided on the right treatment pathways under the care of our expert team.
Our Heart & Coronary Angiography service utilizes CT coronary angiography to assess the heart for hemodynamically significant calcific and soft plaques, as well as any anomalous anatomy, which may be useful for diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease. We perform Curved Planar Reformation (CPR) on areas with minimal motion artifact, ensuring the clearest possible visualization of each coronary artery.
The service includes creating detailed CPRs for the Left Anterior Descending (LAD), Left Circumflex (LCX), Right Coronary Artery (RCA), and any bypass grafts, annotating native vessel names for understanding. We further enhance our evaluations with a 360-degree loop of each CPR providing an all-encompassing view of coronary anatomy.
For optimal clarity, our segmentation process selects the cardiac phase with the least motion, focusing solely on the heart to include muscle tissue, coronary arteries, and the proximal aorta. We remove extraneous structures only as necessary, preserving the integrity of the heart model.
Our service also offers a variety of captures, including lateral and AP views of the RCA, oblique views for LAD and LCX visualization, and superior views to demonstrate vessel origins, among others. These targeted views and visual reconstructed images allow for the detailed demonstration of vessels or pathology, assisting treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes in cardiovascular care.
We provide assessments of the coronary arteries to assist the medical in diagnosing and evaluating heart health. This service focuses on identifying calcified plaque that may be an indicator of risk for coronary artery events, potentially aiding with early detection of coronary artery disease and potential heart issues.
Included in our exams is a detailed calcium score report, which presents a graphical representation and percentile rating of the calcified plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. This scoring is used to assess the potential risk of coronary artery disease, enabling healthcare providers to implement preventative or therapeutic measures tailored to the patient's specific needs.
Our Heart Mass and Flow service is dedicated to utilizing advanced scanning techniques for an in-depth assessment of cardiac morphology, function, and flow. This comprehensive approach allows for the detailed evaluation of various cardiac conditions, including congenital malformations, aortic valve issues, restrictive cardiomyopathy, and cardiac tumors. By analyzing the structure of the heart, we can identify anatomical abnormalities that may impact its function.
In addition to morphological assessments, our service focuses on evaluating cardiac function, including measurements of ejection fractions and mass analysis. These functional analyses provide insights into the heart's performance, aiding in the detection and management of conditions affecting cardiac efficiency.
Furthermore, our service meticulously examines flow through the cardiac valves, enabling the identification of flow abnormalities that could indicate valvular diseases or other cardiac issues. By integrating assessments of morphology, function, and flow, our Heart Mass and Flow service offers a holistic view of cardiac health, supporting healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating heart conditions with greater precision. This integrated approach ensures that patients receive targeted interventions based on comprehensive and accurate cardiac evaluations.
