A non-invasive scan that produces detailed 3D images of the blood vessels supplying your heart, plus a calcium score that measures calcified plaque. Dr Grewal holds the highest level of CT coronary angiography accreditation.
A CT coronary angiogram (CTCA) is an advanced, non-invasive imaging test that uses a specialised CT scanner to produce detailed three-dimensional images of the coronary arteries — the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to your heart muscle. It is one of the most accurate non-invasive methods for detecting coronary artery disease.
This test is often performed together with a coronary artery calcium score (CACS). The calcium score measures the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries and produces a numerical score that helps quantify your risk of future heart events. A score of zero indicates no detectable calcified plaque, while higher scores indicate increasing plaque burden. Combined with the detailed CT angiogram images, this provides a comprehensive picture of your coronary artery health.
This test is particularly useful for evaluating chest pain, assessing patients at intermediate risk of coronary artery disease, investigating abnormal stress test results, and screening patients with risk factors such as family history, high cholesterol, diabetes or smoking. Unlike a traditional catheter angiogram, it does not require insertion of a tube into the arteries.
Dr Jasmin Grewal holds Grade A accreditation in CT coronary angiography — the highest level available — earned during her 2-year cardiac imaging fellowship at The Austin Hospital. She will assess your suitability for the test, provide the referral to a specialist radiology centre, and interpret your results in the context of your overall cardiac health.
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Here is what happens before, during and after your ct coronary angiogram including calcium score.
A CT coronary angiogram requires a consultation with a cardiologist and a referral from a cardiologist. During your appointment, Dr Grewal will assess whether this test is appropriate for your clinical situation and whether a calcium score is indicated.
The scan is performed at a specialist radiology centre equipped with a cardiac-capable CT scanner. This test is not available at all radiology practices — Dr Grewal will refer you to an appropriate facility.
A quick, low-dose CT scan is performed without contrast dye to measure calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. This produces your calcium score — a number that helps predict your risk of future heart events. No injection is required for this part of the test.
A small amount of contrast dye is injected through a vein in your arm. You lie on a scanning table that passes through the CT machine. The scan itself takes only a few seconds. You may be given medication to slow your heart rate for clearer images.
Dr Grewal reviews and interprets both your calcium score and the CT angiogram images using her specialist cardiac imaging expertise. She will discuss the findings with you at a follow-up appointment and send a detailed report to your GP.
Follow these steps to ensure your ct coronary angiogram including calcium score appointment runs smoothly.
All you need is a valid Medicare card and a referral from your GP. All cardiology referrals accepted. We handle the billing directly with Medicare — there is no claim to lodge and nothing to pay.
CT Coronary Angiogram including Calcium Score is available at our Sydenham, Bundoora and Williams Landing clinics, serving patients within 20 kilometres of each location.
Sydenham Specialist Centre, 574 Melton Highway, Sydenham, 3037
Serving patients within 20km including:
Taylors Lakes · Keilor · Keilor Downs · Keilor East · Caroline Springs · Hillside · Taylors Hill · St Albans · Deer Park · Kings Park · Delahey · Albanvale · Cairnlea · Sunshine · Essendon · Tullamarine · Airport West · Niddrie · Avondale Heights · Plumpton · Diggers Rest · Burnside Heights · Watergardens · Keilor Park · Keilor Lodge · Calder Park · Melton South · Rockbank · Kurunjang · Toolern Vale · Melton · Melton West · Brookfield · Ravenhall · Truganina · Tarneit · Werribee · Gisborne · Sunbury · Bulla · Moonee Ponds · Ascot Vale · Footscray · Maribyrnong · Gladstone Park · Glenroy · Hadfield · Jacana · Coolaroo · Roxburgh Park · Meadow Heights · Broadmeadows · Oak Park · Pascoe Vale · Strathmore · Craigieburn · Hoppers Crossing · Point Cook
Suite 1, 9 Ormond Boulevard, Bundoora, 3083
Serving patients within 20km including:
Mill Park · South Morang · Thomastown · Lalor · Epping · Reservoir · Preston · Heidelberg · Heidelberg Heights · Greensborough · Ivanhoe · Macleod · Watsonia · Rosanna · Montmorency · Briar Hill · Lower Plenty · Viewbank · Yallambie · Kingsbury · Eltham · Mernda · Doreen · Wollert · Plenty · Diamond Creek · Hurstbridge · Heidelberg West · Bellfield · Northcote · Thornbury · Coburg · Brunswick · Fawkner · Campbellfield · Craigieburn · Whittlesea · Yan Yean · Research · Eltham North · Templestowe · Doncaster · Bulleen · Kew · Fitzroy North · Warrandyte · Park Orchards · Donvale · Box Hill · Balwyn · Mickleham · Beveridge · Dallas · Broadmeadows · Clifton Hill · Collingwood · Carlton · Abbotsford
100 Overton Road, Williams Landing, 3027
Serving patients within 20km including:
Point Cook · Laverton · Altona · Altona Meadows · Altona North · Hoppers Crossing · Werribee · Tarneit · Truganina · Wyndham Vale · Manor Lakes · Derrimut · Sunshine · Sunshine West · Sunshine North · Brooklyn · Footscray · Yarraville · Williamstown · Newport · Spotswood · Seddon · Kingsville · West Footscray · Braybrook · Maidstone · Deer Park · St Albans · Laverton North · Seabrook · Werribee South · Keilor Downs · Keilor · Cairnlea · Maribyrnong · Kensington · South Kingsville · Port Melbourne · Docklands
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With a Medicare card and GP referral, your ct coronary angiogram including calcium score costs nothing. Contact us today to book at our Sydenham, Bundoora or Williams Landing clinic.
