Two established imaging methods to map coronary artery disease — always with a cardiologist, always in person. Personal planning, clinical motivation, and 12 months of structured follow-up.
Many heart attacks happen in people without prior symptoms. Modern imaging can identify coronary artery disease long before it becomes symptomatic — and change both prognosis and treatment while it still matters.
The choice between calcium score and CT coronary angiography rests on age, symptoms, risk factors, and prior workup. A cardiologist makes that assessment at the first visit — we never recommend a scan without clinical motivation.
Measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries — one of the strongest single predictors of future cardiac events in asymptomatic individuals. Quick, contrast-free imaging with low radiation dose.
Detailed anatomical mapping of the coronary arteries — visualises both calcified and soft plaque, stenosis grade, and vessel anatomy. First-line per ESC for low-to-intermediate pretest probability of coronary artery disease.
Preventive cardiac imaging is not for everyone. Here is when it is medically motivated, and when it is not.
Structured, physician-led, and always in person — from first consultation through 12-month follow-up. We handle the referrals and coordinate with Evidia.
45-min in-person visit. Review of risk factors, family history, blood pressure, ECG. Clinical indication established.
Lipid panel incl. ApoB and Lp(a), HbA1c, hsCRP, creatinine if CCTA is on the table. Results within 5 days.
CACS or CCTA. We handle the referral and scheduling. Images reviewed by a specialist in imaging and functional medicine.
45-min in-person visit with cardiologist. Image walkthrough, score, risk stratification. A personal action plan is drawn up.
Follow-up lipid panel if medication was started. Phone call with your cardiologist — fine-tuning and questions.
In-person visit, repeat lipid panel, blood pressure review, lifestyle alignment. Decision on further imaging if needed.
For significant findings we refer onward to interventional cardiology, electrophysiology or another specialist through our network.
We only offer imaging that is well validated in international research and recommended by the European Society of Cardiology.
Among 4,146 patients with stable chest pain, CT coronary angiography was associated with a 41 % lower risk of myocardial infarction and cardiac death after 5 years, compared to standard care (HR 0.59).
Among 6,722 individuals without cardiovascular disease, coronary calcium was the strongest single predictor of future coronary events — superior to traditional risk factors alone.
CT coronary angiography is recommended as the initial test for patients with low-to-intermediate pretest probability of coronary artery disease (Class I recommendation).
Coronary calcium was upgraded to a clinically useful risk modifier for individuals at intermediate risk where the treatment decision is not straightforward.
Individuals with a calcium score of zero have a very low risk for cardiovascular events over the following 5–10 years — sometimes referred to as a “warranty period”.
Consensus that calcium score is useful for risk stratification in individuals at intermediate risk, to determine whether primary preventive statin therapy is warranted.
We think it’s more important that you make a well-informed decision than that you book a scan.
A normal result means low risk — not no risk. Heart disease can develop over time, and lifestyle, blood pressure and blood lipids still need to be followed regularly.
Calcification or soft plaque indicates elevated risk, but not that you will have a heart attack. Further workup may be needed before an action plan is set.
CACS involves roughly 1 mSv (compared to 3 mSv of natural background radiation per year). CCTA, roughly 3–5 mSv. All imaging is performed with clinical indication under the Swedish Radiation Protection Act (2018:396).
CT of the thorax can show findings outside the heart (lungs, mediastinum). All findings are reviewed by a specialist in imaging and functional medicine and followed up if medically motivated. This can lead to additional workup.
As with all diagnostics, there is a small risk of incorrect results. That is one of several reasons we always integrate imaging with clinical assessment, blood work and symptom analysis.
Care is delivered under the Health and Medical Services Act, by licensed personnel, in accordance with science and proven experience. We are supervised by the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) and follow the guidelines of the National Board of Health and Welfare (Socialstyrelsen).
