Cardiac CT Health Check
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) hides in plain sight. It silently progresses, often undetected, until it is too late. It has been known for decades that inflammation fuels the growth of CAD, but traditional cardiac tests remain blind to this hidden danger.
At Prime Health, we are proud to offer our patients the opportunity to utilise cutting-edge technology that can unlock the hidden secrets within a routine CT scan of the heart, to predict and prevent heart attacks well before they happen.
The revolutionary diagnostic tool, developed by Caristo Diagnostics, effectively uncovers the presence of dangerous plaques and the invisible markers of inflammation in the heart. It enables clinicians to identify early whether you are at risk of having a heart attack and to advise on preventative steps, such as lifestyle modification and initiating preventive medication.
There's no need for a GP referral, you can refer* yourself to Prime Health's advanced Cardiac CT Health Check and give yourself the knowledge you need to predict and protect your heart health years before any symptoms appear.
Keeping You Healthy
Available at: Brighton | Surrey
Book an Appointment
About Our Cardiac CT Health Check
EXCLUSIVE TO OUR CENTRES IN BRIGHTON AND SURREY
Arm yourself with the information you need to identify potentially heart-stopping plaques and take preventative action.
This self-referral* service uses a powerful combination of AI-powered coronary inflammation analysis and looks at traditional risk factors, to predict your risk of Coronary Artery Disease with unprecedented accuracy, sometimes years before symptoms appear.
Our specialist radiographers will capture a precise picture of your heart which our cardiology specialists will analyse using cutting-edge technology. You will receive a comprehensive report and an online consultation to provide you with your personalised roadmap to a healthier heart.
This service is not available on the NHS. It is self-pay and not covered under Private Medical Insurance.
Take control and rewrite your cardiac story with Prime Health.
Book an Appointment
What happens next
After we have received your appointment request for a Cardiac CT Health Check, we will contact you to arrange an in-depth telephone assessment. Our highly experienced team will establish your eligibility for the service and book an appointment for you at your convenience. We will arrange an appointment with you within 24 hours of your enquiry.
Our Care Coordinators will discuss with you the CT cardiac angiogram, this will include how to prepare for your scan, safe scanning questions and details about the date, time and location of your appointment. They will also answer any questions you may have.
Once we have confirmed your appointment, we will take payment for your Cardiac CT Health Check at the time of booking.
You will be asked to attend your appointment 90 minutes before your scan so that our team can safely and practically administer heart rate-controlling medication and a contrast. This is to slow your heart rate down and the contrast will enhance the quality of the scan so we achieve a clear picture of your heart.
Your scans will be analysed by our team of cardiologist specialists using cutting-edge AI technology. Treatment recommendations, when applicable, will accompany the results. You can expect to receive the comprehensive report within 48 hours of your scan. Our dedicated Care Coordinators will guide you through the booking process and provide any necessary instructions.
Wellness starts with awareness.
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.
Why choose Prime Health?
Prime Health has been a leading name in diagnostics for over a decade, serving both the NHS and private patients.
We believe you deserve more than fragmented care which is why we offer a complete healthcare service under one roof. At Prime Health you’ll find:
- Expert-led care: Highly experienced specialists from across many disciplines, from GPs and cardiologists to physiotherapists and nutritionists, all under one roof.
- Cutting-edge technology: State-of-the-art facilities equipped with world-class diagnostics, including 3T MRI, for accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Seamless experience: No more bouncing between specialists. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate to create a personalised plan, getting you on the right treatment path quickly.
- Preventative focus: We believe in empowering you to stay healthy. Get expert advice, wellness programs, and proactive screenings to minimise future health concerns.
At Prime Health, we treat you as a person, not just a collection of symptoms. We are your healthcare partner and will guide you towards a stronger, happier, healthier you.
Don’t settle for second best. Choose Prime Health and experience the future of healthcare: integrated, personalised, and focused on keeping you well.
Common Questions
Answers to frequently asked questions about our services and appointments at Prime Health.
No, unfortunately, our Self Referral Cardiac CT Health Check is not available using private medical insurance.
There are some CT examinations which do require preparation and this will be confirmed at the time of scheduling your appointment and in your confirmation letter.Once your booking enquiry for a Cardiac CT Health Check is received, a member of our bookings team will contact you within 24 hours to explain more about the scan and how to prepare for the scan. A letter containing written instructions for the CT cardiac angiogram preparation will be sent by email. Preparation includes avoiding eating or drinking anything that contains caffeine (e.g. coffee, tea, fizzy drinks, chocolate etc.) for at least 12 hours before your appointment. Otherwise, you may eat as normally until at least 4 hours before your appointment and you can drink water until 2 hours prior to your procedure.We will also ask you to bring a list of any of the medications you are currently taking with you to your CT scan appointment.
Yes, subject to infection control restrictions you can bring a friend or relative to your Cardiac CT Health Check.However, for safety reasons, they won’t be able to accompany you into the CT Coronary Angiogram scanning unit unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Yes, you can eat and drink as normal after a Cardiac CT Health Check. If you have an injection of contrast during your examination, it is beneficial to drink plenty of water (2-3 extra glasses) after your examination to help flush out the contrast from your system.
After the Cardiac CT Health Check, the scan images will be examined by our cardiology experts and analysed by AI technology.You will receive a comprehensive report and an online consultation to provide you with your personalised roadmap to a healthier heart.
Following your scan, you will be asked to wait at the centre for at least 30 minutes to make sure you feel well. We will monitor your blood pressure and heart rate. When your vital signs have returned to acceptable limits you will be free to leave.Your report will be available between 5 to 7 days after the scan. The scan images will be examined by our cardiology experts and analysed by AI technology. You will receive a comprehensive report and an online consultation to provide you with your personalised advice.
On arrival at our centre for a Cardiac CT Health Check, we will request your consent and go through safety checks with you. We will run some basic tests to check your vital signs, including your blood pressure and heart rate before we proceed.Prior to your scan, a dye called a contrast medium will be injected into your vein to help enhance the quality of the scan pictures. Potential side effects may include hot flushes, feeling like you are passing urine or have a metallic taste in your mouth. These are common, but temporary, side effects of the contrast medium we use during the scan and they should pass quickly.If necessary, you may be given additional medicine such as Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) spray under your tongue, to relax the blood vessels and a Beta-blocker injection via the cannula in your arm to slow your heart rate temporarily at a safe level, if it is beating fast. A possible side effect of the beta-blockers is that you may feel a slight headache or a little dizzy for a short time after it is administered.You may be asked to change into a gown. A small tube (cannula) will be inserted into a vein in your arm. For a CT Coronary Angiogram, you will be asked to lie down on the CT scanner table which will slide through a tunnel shaped scanning machine. Our team will monitor your heart rate throughout the scanning process using sensors.During the scan you will be asked to hold your breath for a few seconds while the images are obtained. These are all to help us get the clearest pictures possible of your heart.The scanner is not very noisy, and the procedure is normally quick and not painful. Our radiographers will monitor you through a connecting window and intercom, and you can speak to them at any time.After you have taken the medication, throughout the scan and your appointment you will be closely monitored by our experienced health care team.
We understand the importance of a fast diagnosis, and we are pleased to be able to offer minimal waiting times for our Cardiac CT Health Check.A member of our bookings team will contact you within 24 hours of your enquiry to conduct a general assessment of your health. Our radiology specialists will then review your medical information and determine whether it is safe for us to carry out the procedure.Once we are confident that we can safely perform the procedure, we will book you an appointment at a time and date convenient to you. This should all take no more than 7 days following your enquiry.
We have a dedicated team of cardiac radiographers who will manage your appointment once we have received your request for a Cardiac CT Health Check. They will answer any questions you might have about the scan and your results before booking you in.
The CT Coronary Angiogram is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a special X-ray called a Computed Tomography (CT) Scan to obtain detailed images of the blood vessels and tissues in your heart.It is a diagnostic imaging technique that can provide valuable information about the presence of heart artery diseases, blockages, or other abnormalities in the heart’s blood vessels and tissues.
Please allow 2-3 hours for the appointment. The CT Coronary Angiogram scan will take 20 minutes.
If the CT Cardiac Angiogram reveals a condition, our doctor may recommend you urgently consult your GP or we can refer you to a private cardiologist at Prime Health for further management of your heart condition. This of course depends on the severity of the condition they find.
Following your Cardiac CT Health Check, our cardiologist specialists will write a comprehensive report detailing the results of the scan. The report will be given to you and/or to your GP. If the CT Cardiac Angiogram reveals a condition that needs treatment, our doctor may recommend you urgently consult your GP who will discuss your treatment options on both the NHS and privately.If you choose to be treated privately, we can refer you to a cardiologist at Prime Health for further management of your heart condition (dependent on the condition that is found.)
Yes, you can book a Cardiac CT Health Check at Prime Health without a referral.
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.
Patient feedback
Be first in line for a Cardiac CT Health Check. Secure an appointment now to be proactive about your heart health.
This service is brought to you in partnership with:
*Please note that you can self-refer for assessment and triage for a Cardiac CT Health Check. If it is determined that a CT scan is not clinically appropriate, we will provide you with appropriate signposting.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.
