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Cardiac CTA with option for FFRCT by experienced technologists in a bright relaxing room. Advanced Cardiac imaging with a functional analysis.

Cardiac CTA and FFRCT

Elysian Imaging and Diagnostics is advancing the assessment of your heart health with Heartflow Analysis. Using images

from a non-invasive heart scan, also known as a coronary CTA, this AI-enabled heart test provides a

personalized 3D model of your coronary arteries that shows how disease may be impacting blood

flow to your heart, as well as identifying the amount, location, and type of plaque present. This

detailed information helps you and your doctor better understand the severity of your disease and

determine a personalized treatment plan.

Why Cardiac CTA and Heart Flow Analysis (FFRct)

● Non-Invasive: Heartflow Analysis is a technology that uses images from your heart

scan, so no invasive tests or anesthesia are needed.

● Accurate: Heartflow Analysis has demonstrated superior accuracy in diagnosing

CAD (7,8). and is clinically proven to align with results from more invasive tests.(9)

● Personalized: Heartflow builds a personalized, 3D model of your arteries, using

images already taken during your heart scan.

● Comprehensive: Heartflow Analysis can go beyond calcium scoring by identifying

higher risk plaques that are most likely to cause a cardiac event.(5)

● Guides Treatment Decisions: Heartflow Analysis identifies how much and what

type of plaque is present in your arteries and measures any blockages that could be limiting

blood flow to your heart, providing information to help guide your personalized treatment

plan.(6,7)

How it Works

1. Scan: Your doctor will order a non-invasive Coronary CTA (CCTA) scan of your heart to look

for disease.

2. Measure: Using your scan, the images undergo advanced AI processing to generate a

personalized, 3D model of your arteries. Your report will measure blood flow and plaque

buildup in your coronary arteries.

3. Act: Your doctor receives a personalized, color-coded 3D model of your coronary arteries

and detailed insights about your heart. With all the information in hand, you and your

provider can make an informed choice on the best treatment pathway for you.5,6

CT Calcium Score and Cardiac CTA

CT Calcium Score $700

  • A Gated, non contrast scan of the heart (scans in time with heart beat to get clear images free of motion)

  • Detects Calcium in the arteries, tell us the amount of Calcium and and location within arteries.

  • Provides an indication of coronary artery disease risk.

  • Suitable for patients that are not symptomatic, that have Cardiac risk factors such as diabetes.

Cardiac CTA $2200

  • Non invasive, Cardiac gated scan (patient is connected to ECG leads and the scanner scans when heart is paused between beats, to get images free of motion)

  • Premedication of beta blocker is taken to lower the Heart rate, The scan is taken while contrast is highlighting the inside of the arteries of the heart to look for narrowing or blockage in the Coronary arteries.

  • This scan is good for diagnosing coronary artery disease in symptomatic patients.

  • Patients require a ride to and from the appointment as our Nurse gives medication to alter the Blood pressure and Heart rate.

  • Patients are monitored by a nurse throughout the exam and after the exam.

FFRCT- Available September 2025

  • If your Cardiac CTA shows narrowing of 30% or more in an artery, you are a candidate for Heart Flow measurement.

  • Images for the Cardiac CTA are sent to Heart Flow for analysis

  • They send 3D image of your heart that shows the blood flow, demonstrating if blood flow is reduced.

  • Our Radiologists review the data to ensure it is accurate, and provide a report to your physician.

  • Follow up with your physician to determine the best course of treatment for you moving forward.

What To Expect.

Calcium Score- This is a quick non contrast image of the heart. You change into a gown, ECG leads are put on the chest. The CT scanner scans in time with the heart beat to get images without motion. This will tell your doctor if there is Calcium (hard plaque) in the arteries and the locations.

Low Radiation dose appropriate for patients with Cardiac Risk factors such as hyperlipidemia, diabetes, but without cardiac sympotoms.

 

We require a requisition from a doctor to book a CT Calcium score or Cardiac CTA. Your docotor can fax any requisition (one from any health authority will work) to

778-613-2656 or email the requisition to imaging@elysianhealth.ca

Cardiac CTA- This scan is booked on a day with a registered nurse on site. Your ordering doctor will give premedication to lower the heart rate. Upon arrival you are changed the RN takes a thorough medical history, checks vitals and prepares the patient for the exam.  The non-invasive gated (scans in time with the heartbeat via ECG connected to the scanner to ensure clear pictures without motion) This scan has a calcium score first, then contrast is injected through a peripheral IV. Scans of the heart are taken while contrast is highlighting the inside of the artery to assess for narrowing of the arteries. During the exam Nitroglycerine is given by the RN to open the arteries to help enlarge the small coronary arteries for better visualization. The total exam time including preparation can be one to 3 hours depending on the heart rate and if more medication is needed. The Cardiac Trained Radiologists provide a detailed report of the heart and arteries. This will look for narrowing caused by soft plaque and hard plaque.


Citations: Articles for further insight into Cardiac CTA and Heart Flow

5. Williams MC, et al. Circulation. 2020. doi: 10.1161 CIRCULATIONAHA.119.044720

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.119.044720

6. Rinehart S, et al. JSCAI. 2024. doi: 10.1016/j.jscai.2024.101296

https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(24)00003-6/fulltext

7. Douglas PS, et al. The PRECISE Randomized Clinical Trial.

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2808765

8. Driessen, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol 2019

https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2018.10.056

9. Narula J, et al. Eur Heart J. 2024.

https://academic.oup.com/ehjcimaging/article/25/9/1287/7663685

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