CT Coronary Angiography

A CT coronary angiography (CTCA) is a scan that takes pictures of the coronary arteries of a beating heart. Self pay pricing from £1,360.

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What is a CTCA?

A CT coronary angiography (CTCA) is a scan that takes pictures of the coronary arteries of a beating heart. A liquid contrast agent is injected into a vein in the arm to increase the density of the blood in the vessels, which allow the inside and outside structure of the blood vessels to be seen more clearly on the CT scan.

It is NOT an invasive coronary angiogram.

Why would I need a CTCA?

A CTCA is predominantly used to check for narrowed or blocked arteries in your heart, but it can also be used to check your heart for various conditions. It can be used to look at structures around the heart and plan more complex structural heart interventions.

Are there any risks with having a CTCA?

Due to the nature of an X-ray, you will be exposed to some radiation during the test, although depending on the machine will depend on the amount of radiation used. It is best to speak to your consultant cardiologist if you are pregnant.

In addition, contrast X-ray dye is given that can affect the kidneys and in rare cases can cause an allergic reaction.

What is CaRi-Heart® and what is it used for?

CaRi-Heart® is a non-invasive technology developed by cardiologists at Caristo, that can be applied to analyse any routine CT coronary angiogram to accurately predict a patient’s risk of a heart attack – years in advance. If increased levels of coronary inflammation are identified, we can provide you with a personalised prevention and management plan.

OneWelbeck app

OneWelbeck patients will be offered the use of the MyRecovery smartphone app. This doctor-designed app acts as a mobile patient companion to guide you through the steps to prepare for the CT coronary angiogram and prevent and delays to your care.

The app will use two methods to provide you with a seamless CT coronary angiogram experience by offering you the right information at the right time through:

  • Video messages from your consultant and clinical team
  • Pre-procedure checklists that are visible to you and your clinical team

Test / diagnostic pricing

Self Pay pricing starts from £995


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Average time of test

Up to 60 minutes

Any prep needed?

No

Post-test recovery

None

Test / diagnostic pricing

Self pay pricing from £1,360

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Health Insurance

This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.

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Doctor Referral Only

You will generally need to get a referral letter from your NHS GP, Private GP, or other doctor to access this service or treatment. Find out more including how we can assist you

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Self-Pay Available

This treatment is available for self-paying users. If you would like to see more information on pricing visit our pricing and payments page.

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Fixed Price Package

For peace of mind, this service or treatment is available for an all-inclusive fixed price package.

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Same Day Availability

We usually have same-day appointments available for this service. Please call us to book.

CTCA Specialists

The consultants at OneWelbeck Heart Health have been assembled based on their hard-earned international reputations and expertise. Together, they cover the major London teaching hospitals and leading cardiac services, making up the largest independent cardiology group in the UK.

Earliest availability 24 Dec
Bookings are avaliable

Professor Mark Westwood

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiac Imaging, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Chest Pain, Hypertension, Echocardiography, Athletes Heart, Heart Health, Ischaemic Heart Disease.

Earliest availability 02 Jan
Bookings are avaliable

Dr Aaisha Opel

Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Heart Rhythm Disturbances including Atrial Fibrillation, Pacing and Syncope, Breathlessness, Long COVID, Palpitations, Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Dizziness, Chest Pain, Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Disorders, Pacemakers, Syncope, Arrhythmias.

Dr Ceri Davies

Consultant Radiologist

Specialist expertise: Management of heart failure and advanced non-invasive cardiac imaging, Radiology, Cardiac CT, Cardiac Imaging, Heart Health.

Dr Carole Ridge

Consultant Radiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiac CT, Dual-energy CT Pulmonary Angiography of the lungs, Vascular Ultrasound, Radiology, Lung Cancer, Lung Cancer Screening, Lung Health.

Dr Ben Ariff

Consultant Radiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiovascular CT Scans, Cardiovascular MR, General CT Radiology, Radiology, Body MRI.

Professor Simon Padley

Consultant Radiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiac Imaging, Thoracic Imaging, Interventional Radiology, Cancer Imaging, Thoracic High Resolution CT scanning, Thoracic MR Scanning, Bronchial and Pulmonary Angiography, Thoracic Intervention and Ultrasound, Cardiac CT Angiography, Functional and Morphological Assessment, Respiratory Medicine, Radiology.

Dr Saeed Mirsadraee

Consultant Radiologist

Specialist expertise: CT Coronary Angiography and Calcium Scoring, Aortic Imaging, CT Mitral, Aortic Procedures Planning, Radiology, Congenital Heart Disease, Vascular Imaging.

Dr Sunthar Kanaganayagam

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Cardiology, Hypertension, Breathlessness, Cardiac CT, Heart Health.

Professor Riyaz Patel

Consultant Cardiologist

Specialist expertise: Coronary Artery Disease, Chest Pain, Breathlessness, Palpitations, Preventative Cardiology, Cardiovascular Genetics, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, Cholesterol Disorders, Blood Pressure, Cardiac CT Angiography, Stress Echocardiography, Cardiology.