New York CT Scan Center

St. Francis Hospital

Northern Blvd.
100 Port Washington Blvd.
Roslyn NY 11576

866-289-6796


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Carotid Artery Scan in Roslyn, NY

A carotid artery scan can diagnose blockage or narrowing of the carotid arteries of the neck and/or the branches of the carotid artery. Plaque build up, blood clots, calcium deposits and other substances in the blood stream may cause an interruption in the blood flow through the carotid arteries.

Once the calcium score is determined, the rest of the exam continues, and a contrast dye is injected into an IV. The contrast dye travels through the blood vessels and enhances images of the heart, making them more visible on the CT scan. The exam provides your doctor with information about cardiac risks and a detailed picture of coronary artery plaques to help in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease.

Carotid artery scan angiography can help your physician to decide if your health care related issues can be managed with drug therapy, diet and exercise of if you need to be referred for cardiac catheterization for angioplasty and stenting.



About St. Francis Hospital

At St. Francis Hospital, a CT scan New York NY clinic located in Roslyn, New York patients in the greater New York area are offered access to scan technology meant to promote a greater understanding of the body and help with diagnosis. The heart and lungs are two areas of the body most commonly treated with scan technology and many patients undergoing treatment are interested in understanding whether these vital organs are functional and healthy. At this CT scan New York NY facility scanning is offered to help physicians guide their patients toward care which may be most effective should any sign of illness be located. Likewise body imaging technology is a great way to diagnose illnesses, locate problem areas of the body, detect illness early, and get patients back on track to a healthier life. By locating diseases early patients are then able to pursue treatment faster and undergo care with more time to use toward healing.