Cardiology is the medical area of specialization dealing with the detection, diagnosis and treatment of cardiac (heart) diseases. Our cardiologists are trained for general and/or interventional cardiology. Interventional cardiology is the area of cardiology where catheters are used for the diagnosis and treatment of a heart diseases.
At Acibadem International Medical Center we started with coronary CT angiography. This is a relatively new method to get a good picture of the coronary arteries around your heart and to see if there are any narrowings or calcifications. Your cardiologist from Acibadem decides with you whether you are eligible for this day treatment. You will be examined for about two and a half hours in the Radiology department after a preparation with medication. Because we work together multidisciplinary, direct consultation takes place between your cardiologist and radiologist.
You will be examined for about two and a half hours in the Radiology department after preparation with medication. We work together multidisciplinary, direct consultation takes place between your cardiologist and radiologist. A CT angiography or CT scan is performed to visualize any threatening calcifications and constrictions. With the scan, where low radiation is released, this is quickly detected. Three days before the examination, you will start taking medication to slow the heart rhythm, this is important for the research. Therefore, do not exert yourself before the research has started, such as cycling. If necessary, you will receive extra medication during the examination.
In order to visit our Cardiology department, you need a referral from your general practitioner or medical specialist. You can make an appointment by calling +31 (0)20 238 8800.
You can also request an appointment on our website through the appointment form or by sending an e-mail to afspraak@acibademimc.com, and we will contact you within 24 hours.
