In partnership with our specialist diagnostic CT provider HeartScan direct we host a state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging service that uses x-ray CT to diagnose heart problems non-invasively.

The x-ray test involves a small amount of radiation that detects and qualitifies microscopic amounts of calcium that forms in and around coronary artery plaques that can lead to future heart symptoms such as angina and attacks. It is the most accurate method of finding our your personal risk of heart disease and thus whether you might benefit from statins and llife style changes proven to prevent future events.

How does it work?

Coronary calcification caused by early heart disease  can be detected using a very fast CT that has been gated to acquire at the correct point of the cardiac cycle based on the ECG.

Cardiologists all over the world as well as in the UK now recommend Coronary Calcification scoring in people over the age of 40 yrs as the best method for assessing future coronary risk as outlined in an expert consensus statement from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography 

Where is the scan done?

SCVC and Heartscandirect.com work in partnership with various CT providers across Surrey. Our schedulers will talk to you in order to agree a convenient time/date and location. Many of our scans will be done at our main host site SCVC 5 Huxley Road 5 minutes off the A3 where there is plenty of free parking. Other cardiac enabled scanners we use include Mount Alvernia and Nuffield Hospitals.

What does the test entail?

An CT is a quick and painless test that takes approximately 20 minutes of your time. No blood tests, no cannula or intravenous contrast are required.

Download our Calcium Score fact sheet or see our blog article.

For prices see our Pricing Page

Before making the decison to invest in a CAC heart scan please read our Q and A pages.

Questions you may have prior to booking a CAC scan.

Questions you may have regarding the day of the CAC scan.

Questions you may have after the CAC scan.

Any other questions not covered? Get in touch by calling us or use our contact us button to drop us a line.

To arrange Coronary Calcium score on its own or as part of our Platinum heart screen either call SCVC during office hours or complete our contact form using the Contact us button below.

Alternatively if you can book a cinema ticket on line, then why not try booking your scan yourself from HeartScandirect.com by clicking 'book a heart scan now'?  

Please note that since radiation is involved we have to check indications is appropriate so once you have scheduled your appointment you will be sent details on when and where it will take place and asked to complete our paper or online safety questionnaire required before we can confirm your appointment.

Doctors can refer their patient's for a Calcium score with a referral letter or digital forms, see GP referrals page.

SCVC and Heartscan Direct operate a partnership programme for interested GP groups. Our GP partners can access very rapid referral platform and results server, saving them time and hassle, giving greater opportunity for CAC scoring patients they may have concerns about, or where there is ambivilence about prescribing statins. 

Contact our practice manager for more details.