Early Detection of Heart Disease Can Save Lives
Coronary artery disease is the number 2 killer in Hong Kong. For many people the first and only symptom of coronary artery disease is a fatal heart attack.

A CT heart scan creates 64 credit card-thin images in a single rotation, then coverts them to form a three dimensional view of the heart. The amount of calcified plaque in the arteries of the heart is calculated; the more calcified plaque, the greater the risk of a heart attack.

The test is simple and painless, no needles or injections. The non-invasive procedure means that you remain clothed during the test. You simply lie on the table and hold your breath for a few seconds while the picture is taken. The entire procedure takes about 15 minutes to complete.

Consider having a CT heart scan if you have one or more of the following heart disease risk factors: