It represents a significant advance in the non-invasive evaluation of blockages in the heart arteries. The Smart Score CT scan is quick, easy, and a relatively inexpensive technique. Heart disease is caused when arteries to the heart become blocked or narrowed. This is called coronary artery disease. Heart attacks and sudden death may occur without warning.
Most cases develop in people with average risk factor profiles.
Since the majority of heart attacks occur in areas that were only mildly narrowed before they suddenly close, finding the process early is key to identifying and preventing lethal events. Those with one or more significant risk factors for developing heart disease. Ultrafast CT scanning is done in about 10 minutes with essentially no preparation. It represents a significant advance in the non-invasive evaluation of blockages in the heart arteries. The heart's motion has been a major challenge preventing the utilization of this powerful technique in the study of heart disease.