Cardiac CTin Glendale, California
Detailed imaging of the heart and coronary arteries, including calcium scoring and CT angiography. Fast, non-invasive and low-dose, with results your cardiologist can act on.
What is a cardiac CT?
Read by board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists.
A cardiac CT captures the heart and coronary arteries in a matter of seconds, using ECG-gated acquisition to freeze motion between heartbeats. The result is a crisp, three-dimensional picture of heart structure and blood vessels, with no catheters, no sedation, and no recovery time.
There are two common studies. A coronary calcium score is a quick screening scan with no contrast that measures calcified plaque and estimates future risk. A coronary CT angiogram uses IV contrast to show narrowing and blockages in detail. For appropriate patients in Glendale, cardiac CT is a non-invasive alternative to diagnostic catheterization.
Two types of cardiac CT.
Coronary Calcium Score
A fast, no-contrast screening scan that measures calcified plaque in the coronary arteries and estimates your heart risk. Ideal for people with risk factors but no symptoms.
Coronary CT Angiography (CTA)
A contrast-enhanced scan that maps the coronary arteries in detail to identify narrowing or blockages. Used when symptoms or risk factors need a closer look.
What a cardiac CT can detect.
Every scan read by board-certified, fellowship-trained radiologists.
- Coronary artery calcification and plaque
- Coronary artery narrowing or blockage
- Congenital heart abnormalities
- Aortic aneurysm and dissection
- Heart chamber and valve structure
- Pericardial disease
- Pre-procedure anatomy mapping
- Overall cardiac risk assessment
Why patients choose Lucent for this scan.
Fast Gated Acquisition
Latest-generation CT captures the heart between beats, so coronary detail stays sharp even at higher heart rates.
AI-Enhanced Reconstruction
Deep-learning reconstruction delivers motion-free coronary detail while keeping radiation dose low.
Cardiac Fellowship-Trained Radiologists
Sub-specialty cardiac readers interpret every study and report findings your cardiologist can act on immediately.
Calm, quick, and non-invasive.
Check In
Avoid caffeine, follow medication instructions, and arrive 15 minutes early.
Preparation
ECG leads are placed, plus an IV for contrast if a CTA is ordered.
Your Scan
10-15 minutes on the table with a few brief breath-holds.
Results
Report to your doctor within 24-48 hours.
Two easy ways to book.
Most plans accepted.
Coronary CT angiography is covered by most major insurers when medically indicated. We verify your benefits and confirm any authorization before your appointment.
Verify Insurance & ScheduleTransparent pricing.
Calcium scoring is often an affordable cash-pay option, and all self-pay pricing is quoted up front with no hidden fees, request a written estimate before you book.
Request a Cost EstimateWhat our patients say.
“My cardiologist wanted a calcium score. I was in and out in under half an hour, no needles, no stress.”
“A CT angiogram instead of a catheterization was a huge relief. Clear answers without the recovery.”
“The tech explained every breath-hold and kept me calm the whole time. Results reached my doctor in a day.”
