Which Artery Scan Shows An Image That Looks Almost 3 Dimensional

Posted on Sat, 18 Dec 2021

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Question : Which artery scan shows an image that looks almost 3 dimensional so that It shows the plaque buildup and plaque obstruction of the artery.

Answered by Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Regarding your query,based on your description, I would mention the angio-CT scan or angio MRI ,.

Both these tests offer a 3D image of vessel image and also help examine the atherosclerosis plaques and blood flow in the arteries and veins.

Hope to have answered to your query!

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to ask me again!

Kind regards,

Dr. Ilir Sharka, cardiologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar