What Does A Cardiac CT Scan Show or Detect and When Do You Need It? - UChicago Medicine

Skip to main contentFor CliniciansGiveMyChartComer Children's HospitalFor CliniciansGiveMyChartComer Children's HospitalHomeHeart and VascularCardiovascular ImagingWhat is a cardiac CT Scan?A cardiac CT scan is a noninvasive, painless test that evaluates the heart and surrounding blood vessels to identify any blockages/narrowing of the arteries and to detect any problems with the pumping function of the heart which may indicate possible heart disease. During the CT, a dye (also known as contrast) is administered through an IV during the scan. This dye allows us to follow the blood flow in your heart as it travels through blood vessels and the heart to help diagnoses a wide range of heart conditions.Benefits of Dynamic 3D CT ImagingThis is a dynamic 3D cardiac CT scan of a healthy heart that demonstrates a normal coronary artery anatomy and cardiac systolic function.Traditional CT scans can determine if you have heart disease based on how quickly blood is flowing through the arteries an...