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Coronary CT Angiography

  • No solid food 4 hours before the exam.
  • No caffeine or exercise 12 hours before the exam (this includes chocolate, pop, tea, decaffeinated beverages, protein powders, vitamin water, etc.).
  • Beta-blocker medication (Metoprolol) is necessary to slow your heart rate prior to the exam; prescribed by your ordering doctor. Please take this as directed (usually 1 pill the night before and 1 pill 2 hours before the exam).  
  • Please arrive 15 minutes early, bring your requisition*, Alberta Health Care card (or out of province health care card), and photo identification with you to your exam!
    • *Your physician may have submitted your requisition on your behalf.

Did you know, patients who forget their requisition will likely have to defer their exam?

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