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JakeS
CT and MRI have the capabilities of performing angiography using venous access as compared to using a catheter and arterial access. In some exams, such as Aortography, CT has replaced the longtime use of performing access via an artery. The CT scan you had did perform the angiogram.

The images acquired by the CT angiogram provide anatomical info on the heart and are then put into a computer system that is used to assist the EP in mapping during the ablation.

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Daisy

I had a CT angiogram with contrast done locally last week at Dr. Natale's request to check the LAA and Watchman implant. The Watchman is doing its job exactly as designed and, most important, no thrombus on the atrial side of the device or elsewhere in the left atrium. Dr. N implanted the Watchman two years ago today.

Are you sure it wasn't a CAT (chest CT scan) with contrast that you had? That is what Dr. Natale prescribed for my next Watchman checks. Difference: they don't run a catheter in through the radial or femoral artery in a CAT like they do with an angiogram.

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JayBros
I had a CT angiogram with contrast done locally last week at Dr. Natale's request to check the LAA and Watchman implant. The Watchman is doing its job exactly as designed and, most important, no thrombus on the atrial side of the device or elsewhere in the left atrium. Dr. N implanted the Watchman two years ago today.

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Carey
The usual pre-ablation screening is a chest CT with contrast, but maybe your EP has reason to suspect narrowed or blocked arteries? Ever experience chest pain or shortness of breath?

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calvin
Just wanted to post up that I had a cardiac angiogram today in preparation for my up coming ablation. I've not seen anyone mention this procedure for pre ablation. Has everyone had this? I will have the results in about 3 to 5 days. The EP said it was for for planning purposes. I jus t hope it does not show any blocked arteries.