Are there any side-effects to having a Cardiac CT Health Check?
There are no side effects from the CT Coronary Angiogram itself, although it does use several times more radiation than a typical X-ray; equivalent to what you might be exposed to naturally over a three-to-four-year period.
If you have an injection of contrast, you may have some side effects which might include a skin rash, dizziness, a headache and nausea. The diagnostics team will discuss this with you and will answer any questions you may have before the injection.
A possible side effect of beta-blockers is that you may feel a slight headache or a little dizzy for a short time after it is administered.
The diagnostics team will discuss this with you and answer any questions you may have before the injection or any medication is administered.
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