• What do I wear to a coronary CTA?

I'm 40 years old and I'm due for a coronary CTA. Do I need to wear special clothing for this?

2 Answers

  • Cardiologist
  • Fort Worth, TX

The answer is normal clothing. If you have any metal on your chest it will be removed prior to a CTA (such a jewelry) primarily so as not to cause any artifact. Plenty of water and hydration before the study as they will use IV contrast during the CT angiogram. Other precautions: One should not be allergic to IODINATED CONTRAST and the kidney function should be normal prior to any contrast exposure.
All the best.

  • Cardiac Electrophysiologist
  • Newark, New Jersey

Normal clothing, nothing specific. It is like having a CT scan and they likely will have you change to wear a hospital gown.

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