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Cardiac Imaging

Every 12 minutes one person in Australia dies from cardiovascular disease.

A 15 Minute Scan Could Save Your Life

Our Cardiac Imaging could provide you with the diagnosis you need to access the treatment that’s right for you. It could buy you more time with the people you love, more time doing the things you love, more time living a life you love.

At South Coast Radiology, we offer a range of cardiac imaging services in a caring and compassionate environment, to assist your GP or Specialist in accurately providing a diagnosis and developing a treatment plan.

Cardiac Imaging Explained

This video is part of our Explained series where we demystify medical imaging so you’re empowered with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your health.

The information in this video is general in nature and should not be taken as individual medical advice. If you have any concerns about your health you should contact your doctor. The tests shown in this video are general and may not be available at the location closest to you. Please refer to our Services page for more information.

We offer the following imaging:

CT Coronary Arteries

A computed tomography scan that takes pictures or angiograms of the arteries of the heart, investigating any issues or disease that may lead to a heart attack.

CT Calcium Score

A screening test that measures the level of calcium in the walls of the blood vessels in the heart to estimate an individuals risk of cardiovascular disease.

Echocardiography

Non-invasive exam that uses ultrasound to image the chambers and muscles of the heart, as well as other heart structures

Myocardial Perfusion

A scan used to show how well blood is flowing through the heart, to determine if and where there may be any blockages to blood supply

Cardiac MRI

Using sophisticated ECG gating and motion suppression techniques, this MRI assesses the function and structure of the cardiovascular system, producing high-quality imaging without requiring special preparation.

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