Advanced Cardiac Screening with CT Angiography in Istanbul
The Advanced Cardiac Screening programme represents the highest level of non-invasive cardiovascular evaluation available today. Offered at Memorial, Acıbadem, and American Hospital in Istanbul, this premium package combines conventional cardiac diagnostics with cutting-edge coronary CT angiography (CCTA) — providing detailed 3D visualisation of your coronary arteries without the need for catheter-based procedures.
Coronary CT angiography uses a high-resolution multi-slice CT scanner to capture images of the heart and coronary vessels during a single breath hold. This technology can detect coronary artery disease, calcified and non-calcified plaques, and stenosis with remarkable accuracy, often eliminating the need for invasive diagnostic angiography.
Programme Components
- Coronary CT angiography with calcium scoring
- Transthoracic echocardiography (2D, M-mode, Doppler)
- 12-lead ECG and exercise stress test
- Extended cardiac biomarker panel (troponin, BNP, hs-CRP, lipid sub-fractions)
- Carotid intima-media thickness measurement
- Senior cardiologist consultation with risk stratification
The calcium score provides a numerical assessment of coronary artery calcification — a powerful predictor of future cardiac events. Combined with the CT angiography findings, your cardiologist can deliver a precise cardiovascular risk stratification and develop a personalised prevention or treatment plan.
This programme is particularly valuable for patients with intermediate cardiovascular risk, atypical chest symptoms, or those who wish to gain the most detailed picture of their coronary health without undergoing invasive catheterisation. Results and the full report are typically available within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is coronary CT angiography?
Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses a high-resolution CT scanner to create detailed 3D images of your coronary arteries. It can detect blockages, plaques, and narrowing without the need for a catheter.
Is there any radiation exposure?
Modern multi-slice CT scanners use very low radiation doses — comparable to a few months of natural background radiation. The diagnostic benefit far outweighs the minimal radiation exposure.
How should I prepare for the CT angiography?
You should fast for 4-6 hours before the scan. Avoid caffeine for 24 hours. A beta-blocker may be administered before the scan to slow your heart rate for optimal image quality.
Treatment Overview
Duration
1 day
Recovery Time
None
Price Range
£600 - £1,200
Benefits
- Coronary CT angiography with detailed 3D vessel visualisation
- Calcium scoring for precise cardiovascular risk prediction
- Non-invasive alternative to catheter-based angiography
- Comprehensive cardiac biomarker analysis
- Same-day or next-day results with full English report
- Fraction of the cost compared to UK private cardiac imaging
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