A CT Coronary Angiography is a non-invasive scan where the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart are viewed with the aid of a contrast injection to determine if there has been any plaque buildup. As your heart rate needs to be between 50 - 60 beats per minute, we may need to utilise beta blocker medication in order to achieve this.

If you have had an adverse reaction to a previous contrast injection or other drugs or if you have any renal impairment. We will ask you to complete a questionnaire before the examination and sign a consent to the contrast injection if it is required for your examination.

If you are, or may be, pregnant.

Please bring your referral, Medicare and Pension Health Care Cards with any previous imaging relating to the region being scanned.

You will need to fast for 4 hours before the test. If you are diabetic - please see special instructions below.

Please arrive 1 hour before your scan.

When you arrive, we will take your medical history, and all paperwork will be completed. We will then check your heart rate - if your heart rate is above 60 beats per minute you may be given beta blocker medication.

You will be given a gown to wear and a cannula will be inserted into a vein to administer the contrast. You may be asked to hold your breath as the scans are taken.

When you arrive, we will take your medical history, and all paperwork will be completed. We will then check your heart rate - if your heart rate is above 60 beats per minute you may be given beta blocker medication.

You will be given a gown to wear and a cannula will be inserted into a vein to administer the contrast. You may be asked to hold your breath as the scans are taken.

If you have been given beta blockers, your blood pressure and heart rate will be monitored to make sure they are normal before you leave. You may be given post-examination instructions to follow.

Provided your Doctor permits, drink plenty of fluids for the next 24-48 hours.

Our specialist doctors will analyse your CTCA images. Because image interpretation can be so time consuming, allow at least a few days for your results to become available. Urgent results can be provided upon request by your referring doctor.

You may not be able to have this test performed if you have previously had a reaction to X-ray contrast, or have significant renal failure. You must inform staff if there is any chance of pregnancy, or if you are breastfeeding.

If your examination requires fasting, then book an early morning appointment and have your breakfast and diabetic medication after the examination.

If your examination will require an intravenous injection of contrast medium, we need to know your renal function. Please bring along the results of your most recent blood test creatinine level.

Allergic reactions to contrast material can occur but significant reactions are rare, and generally respond to adrenalin. Our staff members are equipped and trained to treat contrast reactions.