Cardiac PET/CT Scans
Cardiovascular Consultants is now offering Cardiac PET/CT Scans - advanced heart imaging to help detect coronary artery disease with greater clarity and confidence - at our Schereville office.
Our cardiology team is proud to iffer Cardiac PET/CT myocardial perfusion imaging - an advanced, noninvasive test that helps evaluate blood flow to the heart, identify possible coronary artery disease, and support more informed treatment decisions.
Why Cardiac PET/CT?
- High quality images for improved diagnotic confidence
- Helpful when traditional nuclear stress testing may be limited
- Can be especially useful in patients with larger body habitus or prior inconclusice imaging
- Measures blood flow to the heart and supports personalized care
- Fast, efficient, and noninvasive
Who May Benefit from Cardiac PET/CT?
- Patients with chest pain of shortness of breath
- Known or suspected coronary artery disease
- Patients with a prior equivocal or inconclusive stress test
- Individuals who may benefit from improved image quality
- Patients whose physicians need additional information to guide treatment
What to Expect - Cardiac PET/CT
- Your physician determines if Cardiac PET/CT is right for you
- You will undergo rest and stress imaging, often using medication rather than exercise
- Upor cardiology team reviews the results and discusses next steps
Benefits of a Cardiac PET/CT
- Noninvasive
- Advanced imaging
- Improved clarity
- Personalized heart care