Advanced Angio CT Scan – Precise Vascular Imaging (Excludes Coronary)

Description

Angio CT Scan (Except Coronary) – Advanced Vascular Imaging for Comprehensive Blood Vessel Assessment

The Angio CT Scan (Except Coronary) from Lab Tests Dubai is a state-of-the-art, non-invasive computed tomography angiography (CTA) procedure that provides high-resolution 3D images of blood vessels throughout the body excluding the heart’s coronary arteries.

Using rapid-scan CT technology and iodinated contrast dye, this advanced imaging test visualizes:

• ✅ Carotid arteries (neck) – for stroke risk
• ✅ Cerebral arteries (brain) – to detect aneurysms or AVMs
• ✅ Renal arteries (kidneys) – for hypertension or kidney dysfunction
• ✅ Abdominal aorta – to screen for aneurysms (AAA)
• ✅ Peripheral arteries (legs/arms) – for PAD (peripheral artery disease)

This scan is essential for:

• Detecting life-threatening aneurysms before they rupture
• Identifying vascular blockages or stenosis causing pain or poor circulation
• Evaluating suspected strokes or TIAs (transient ischemic attacks)
• Planning surgical or endovascular interventions
• Monitoring post-treatment outcomes (e.g., stents, grafts)

With the entire scan completed in under 20 minutes, Lab Tests Dubai delivers fast, accurate, and stress-free vascular diagnostics so you can get answers quickly and start treatment without delay.

Available at premium imaging centers across Dubai, this service ensures precision, safety, and expert radiological interpretation helping doctors see what matters most.

Why You Need This Test

If you’re experiencing unexplained pain, numbness, dizziness, or high blood pressure, this test could reveal a hidden vascular issue such as a narrowing artery, aneurysm, or early-stage stroke.

You need the Angio CT Scan (Non-Coronary) if:

• You’ve had a TIA (“mini-stroke”) or are at stroke risk
• You experience leg pain when walking (claudication)
• You have uncontrolled high blood pressure (possible renal artery stenosis)
• You’re being evaluated for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
• You suffer from headaches, vision changes, or seizures (possible brain AVM)
• You’re preparing for major surgery requiring vascular mapping

This test helps:

• Detect aneurysms early—before they burst
• Identify blockages causing poor blood flow
• Prevent strokes by assessing carotid plaque
• Guide life-saving procedures like stenting or bypass
• Avoid invasive catheter angiography

Who Should Consider This Scan?

The Angio CT Scan is recommended for:

✅ Patients with Risk Factors for Vascular Disease

• Hypertension, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol, family history

✅ Individuals Over 50 with No Symptoms

• For asymptomatic AAA screening (especially male smokers)

✅ Stroke or TIA Survivors

• To assess carotid stenosis or cerebral aneurysms

✅ Those with Leg Pain or Poor Circulation

• Suspected peripheral artery disease (PAD)

✅ Pre-Surgical Patients

• Requiring vascular anatomy mapping (e.g., transplant, tumor resection)

✅ Post-Treatment Follow-Up

• Monitoring stents, grafts, or aneurysm repair

This test aligns with American Heart Association (AHA), ESC, and NICE guidelines and is considered first-line imagingfor many vascular conditions.

How Angio CT Works: Seeing Inside Your Blood Vessels

During the scan:

1. Contrast dye is injected into your arm vein.
2. As it flows through your bloodstream, the CT scanner captures rapid cross-sectional images.
3. Specialized software reconstructs these into 3D models of your arteries and veins.

Key advantages over traditional angiography:

What Happens If You Skip the Scan?

Ignoring vascular symptoms can lead to:

⚠️ Ruptured aneurysm – fatal in up to 80% of cases
⚠️ Major stroke – from undetected carotid blockage
⚠️ Critical limb ischemia – leading to amputation
⚠️ Kidney failure – due to untreated renal artery stenosis
⚠️ Delayed diagnosis – worsening outcomes

The good news? Most vascular diseases are treatable if caught early:

• Carotid stenting or endarterectomy prevents stroke
• Endovascular repair fixes AAAs with minimal recovery
• Medications (statins, antiplatelets) slow progression

How to Prepare for the Test

To ensure safe and accurate results:

✅ Fasting: Avoid food for 4–6 hours before the scan
✅ Hydration: Drink plenty of water afterward to flush out contrast
✅ Inform staff if you have:

• Kidney disease (eGFR <60)
• Allergy to iodine or contrast dye
• Diabetes (especially on metformin)
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Test Overview

Benefits of the Angio CT Scan

🔹 Non-Invasive & Painless
No surgery or catheters needed.

🔹 Fast & Accurate Diagnosis
Results within hours—not days.

🔹 Life-Saving Early Detection
Find aneurysms and blockages before disaster strikes.

🔹 Guides Minimally Invasive Treatment
Supports stenting, coiling, or EVAR.

🔹 Peace of Mind
Know your vessels are healthy—or get help fast.

If you’re worried about stroke, aneurysms, or poor circulation, the Angio CT Scan (Non-Coronary) gives you the answers you need in under 20 minutes.