What should I expect during cardiac computed tomography (CT)?

You should expect the following during your CT scan: You will change into a hospital gown and a nurse will insert an intravenous line in your arm to give you contrast (dye) during your procedure. You will lie on a special scanning table and will have electrodes placed on your chest. Some men may have to have a small area of their chest shaved to help the electrodes stick. These electrodes are attached to an electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor, which monitors your heart's electrical activity during the test. You will be asked to raise your arms above your head and you may feel the table move inside a donut-shaped scanner. You may be asked to hold your breath up to 30-40 seconds. It is very important to follow the directions of the technician. You will receive a contrast agent (radiographic dye) through the intravenous to help produce the images. You may observe a warm sensation as the contrast circulates through your body, but this will not last very long. Once the technologist is sure that the information is collected, the intravenous will be removed. The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes.

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