North Texas Medical Center (NTMC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Cardiac Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging program, bringing gold-standard heart diagnostic technology directly to the Cooke County community. This addition marks a significant milestone in NTMC’s commitment to providing advanced, life-saving cardiovascular services right here at home.
“Our goal is to stay at the forefront of medical technology to ensure our patients receive the best possible care,” said NTMC Chief Executive Officer Tom Sledge. “The addition of Cardiac CT allows us to identify heart issues earlier and more accurately, which is often the difference-maker in preventing heart attacks and improving long-term outcomes.”
The new CT is capable of providing Coronary Artery Calcium scans (Calcium Scores) as well as the more detailed Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography scans (CCTAs). Calcium Scores are a non-invasive X-ray test that takes detailed cross-sectional pictures of your heart. Its primary purpose is to detect and measure the amount of calcified plaque in your coronary arteries. CCTAs provide a more in depth and robust 3D image of your vessels to give your provider a more comprehensive view of your heart health.
These imaging procedures are available at the H. Mack and Barbara Barnhart Family Cardiac CT Room, named after one of the leading benefactors of the NTMC Foundation’s campaign to bring this technology to Gainesville.
Patients concerned about their heart health or those with a family history of heart disease are encouraged to speak with their primary care provider or cardiologist about whether a Cardiac CT scan is right for them.
For more information about North Texas Medical Center and its imaging services, please visit www.ntmconline.net
