Cardiologist explains Cardiac CT scan
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 18. 05. 2024
- In this video I will explain what a Cardiac CT scan is and what it involves.
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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.
Very clear explanation. Passion doctor
So useful as Iâve just been referred to get this done as I am suffering chest pain. Thank you
I'm so pleased that you found it helpful
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.
I'm sorry to hear of your bad experience and thank you for sharing your story
With new scanner coming out. Coffee drinking doesn't effect outcome of the scan
Very helpful. Thanks.
Yes your video is helpful â€
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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 didnât 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 itâs most informative đ
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 have a CT tomorrow, so I'm glad that you mentioned no caffeine. That was never mentioned.
So thanks for that.
Good luck with the scan!
@@TheHeartDoctorIt turns out my luck was good. Actually, fantastic.
I had an app't after the CT with my cardiologist. They did a full ECG before to confirm what's going on.
I don't know if it's the vitamins I'm taking, or my way to now reduce stress to almost nothing or what it is, but, somehow, my VT is GONE!
Just PVCs, which are "benign". Blood flow is fine. Heart structure just fine too, which is what I was concerned about.
So, the ablation is not necessary and is now cancelled.
THAT'S THE OUTCOME I could have only dreamed of!
@@BlondieSL That's wonderful news, thank you for sharing
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
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.
Coronary Artery Calcium Score = 1862
LM: 96
LAD: 414 DIAG: 193
LCX: 3 OMARG: 0
RCA: 1156
PDA: 0
I had a calcium cardiac scoring test completed a few weeks. The report stated that I had a zero score.
That's great, thanks for sharing Julie
Is it only the blockages that are detected or any other kind of irregularities of the heart? Thank you.
Would CT scan show constrictive pericarditis better than a echo
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?
It's good to have someone with you incase you experience any side effects to the medication administered to slow your rate down or to the contrast dye. I would avoid driving yourself and take public transport instead, if possible. Good luck with the scan.
Thank you.@@TheHeartDoctor
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