Holy Cross Medical Center offers HeartFlow Plaque Analysis, an advanced noninvasive imaging service that enhances coronary CT angiography (CCTA) by providing additional detail about plaque within the coronary arteries.
HeartFlow Plaque Analysis is a CT based technology that evaluates plaque buildup in the coronary arteries. Plaque is a combination of fatty and calcified material that can develop along artery walls over time. This analysis measures plaque burden and characteristics, helping clinicians gain a more complete understanding of coronary artery health.
When interpreted alongside CCTA images, coronary anatomy, and clinical findings, HeartFlow Plaque Analysis may assist with cardiovascular risk assessment and care planning. At Holy Cross Medical Center, this service complements fractional flow reserve CT (FFRCT), which is used to evaluate how coronary artery narrowing may affect blood flow.
Together, these noninvasive tools support a more comprehensive evaluation of coronary artery disease and help guide informed, local decision making for patient care.
HeartFlow Plaque Analysis is offered through the Cardiology Program at Holy Cross Medical Center. Use of this analysis is determined by a healthcare provider based on individual patient needs.