The future of heart health assessment
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet many heart attacks occur in people who had no prior warning. Traditional risk assessments based on cholesterol, blood pressure and family history can miss individuals who are silently at risk.
At Prime Health Surrey (Weybridge) and Prime Health Brighton, we now offer access to groundbreaking cardiac imaging technology that can identify your risk of a cardiac event years before it might occur.
Cardiac CT Coronary Angiography with Caristo CaRi-Heart
Our cardiac CT service combines state-of-the-art CT coronary angiography (CTCA) with Caristo CaRi-Heart, an innovative AI-powered analysis platform developed at the University of Oxford. This technology represents a significant advance in how we can assess and predict cardiac risk.
What makes CaRi-Heart different
Traditional cardiac imaging identifies narrowed arteries and established plaques. However, research has shown that coronary inflammation is a crucial factor in heart attack risk, and many fatal cardiac events occur in patients whose arteries show no significant narrowing.
CaRi-Heart analyses your CTCA images using advanced artificial intelligence to detect and quantify coronary artery inflammation, the otherwise invisible process that drives many heart attacks. The technology provides a personalised cardiac risk score that predicts your likelihood of a cardiac event up to eight years in advance.
Clinically validated technology
CaRi-Heart has been validated in major clinical studies, including the ORFAN registry published in The Lancet, the largest study of its kind analysing cardiac CT imaging outcomes. The results demonstrated that CaRi-Heart can accurately predict cardiac events and identify high-risk patients who would otherwise be classified as low risk by conventional assessment.
What is included
CT Coronary Angiography: A non-invasive scan that produces detailed images of your coronary arteries, identifying any narrowing, plaques or structural abnormalities.
CaRi-Heart AI Analysis: Your images are analysed using CaRi-Heart technology to assess coronary inflammation and calculate your personalised cardiac risk score.
Expert Reporting: Your scan is reported by our specialist cardiothoracic radiologists in partnership with Heart & Lung Health, a UK-wide network of over 110 expert cardiothoracic radiologists.
Results Consultation: You will receive a comprehensive report explaining your findings, with access to specialist advice on any recommended next steps or lifestyle modifications.
Available at the following Locations
Each of our sites provide first-class services and expert diagnostic scanning facilities. Every site offers multidisciplinary team of experts including GPs, physiotherapists, nutritionists, personal trainers and our specialist consultants.
Who is it for
Our Cardiac CT service is ideal for individuals who:
- Have a family history of heart disease or sudden cardiac death
Have risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, or a history of smoking - Experience occasional chest discomfort or shortness of breath and want peace of mind
- Want a proactive assessment of their cardiac health before problems develop
- Are athletes or high-performing individuals who want assurance about their heart health
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