Does chest pain mean I have a heart problem?

Total Health | January 18th, 2010

Prof Lahiri’s article – Chest Pain – Cardiac or not? gets straight to the point. Are these chest pains as a result of something wrong with my heart, or worse still, do I have silent disease?Prof Lahiri’s article – Chest Pain – Cardiac or not? gets straight to the point. Are these chest pains as a result of something wrong with my heart, or worse still, do I have silent disease? There is really only one method to accurately diagnosed heart problems and that is by Dual Source Cardiac CTThe abbreviation for computed tomography, a scan that generates a series of cross-sectional x-ray images Scanning. Prof Lahiri explains the modern approach to cardiac diagnosisThe process of determining which condition a patient may have. and care in plain English.

Benefits of Dual Source Cardiac CT Imaging:

Imaging time is 15 seconds, total time is 35 minutes

Early detection and improved prognosisAn assessment of the likely progress of a condition. due to earlier treatment

Pick up "silent" disease especially important in diabetic patients

Diagnose extent and progression of disease

Conclusively rule-out cardiac disease or not

Low radiationEnergy in the form of waves or particles, including radio waves, X-rays and gamma rays. exposure, comparable to traditional CT

Non invasive, low risk to patients

Anyone concerned about their heart and seeking the best diagnostic test can call 0203 358 0359 or click here to contact Prof Lahiri.

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