CCTA with HeartFlow AI: Basic Introduction (Plaque, Stenosis & FFR)
TrueScan
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In this video, I walk through a real HeartFlow AI analysis from a CCTA (Coronary CT Angiography) scan performed at TrueScan. I'll show you how to interpret plaque findings, FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve) values, and what this advanced cardiac imaging reveals about heart disease risk.
What You'll Learn:
• What CCTA with HeartFlow AI is and how it works
• The three types of coronary plaque (calcified, soft, and low-attenuation)
• How to read plaque analysis across the LAD, LCx, and RCA
• What FFR values mean for blood flow and when intervention is needed
• How plaque burden staging determines treatment intensity
• Why CCTA with HeartFlow is becoming the new standard over calcium scores
Key Case Findings:
This patient had 1,079 mm³ of total plaque (94th percentile), with 68% soft plaque. Despite having extensive three-vessel coronary artery disease and borderline blood flow restriction (FFR 0.75 in the LCx), this patient had zero symptoms.
Why This Matters:
50% of heart attacks happen in people with no prior symptoms. Calcium scores only detect calcified plaque and would have missed 68% of this patient's disease. CCTA with HeartFlow AI provides comprehensive plaque analysis and blood flow assessment, making it the most advanced non-invasive cardiac risk assessment available.
About TrueScan:
TrueScan is a proactive medical imaging center in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering Full-Body MRI and CCTA with HeartFlow AI for early detection of disease before symptoms appear.
📞 Schedule your CCTA: (727) 256-0095
🌐 Learn more: https://www.truescanmri.com
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your physician for personalized medical advice.
CCTA with HeartFlow AI: Basic Introduction (Plaque, Stenosis & FFR)
TrueScan
1,305 views
In this video, I walk through a real HeartFlow AI analysis from a CCTA (Coronary CT Angiography) scan performed at TrueScan. I'll show you how to interpret plaque findings, FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve) values, and what this advanced cardiac imaging reveals about heart disease risk.
What You'll Learn:
• What CCTA with HeartFlow AI is and how it works
• The three types of coronary plaque (calcified, soft, and low-attenuation)
• How to read plaque analysis across the LAD, LCx, and RCA
• What FFR values mean for blood flow and when intervention is needed
• How plaque burden staging determines treatment intensity
• Why CCTA with HeartFlow is becoming the new standard over calcium scores
Key Case Findings:
This patient had 1,079 mm³ of total plaque (94th percentile), with 68% soft plaque. Despite having extensive three-vessel coronary artery disease and borderline blood flow restriction (FFR 0.75 in the LCx), this patient had zero symptoms.
Why This Matters:
50% of heart attacks happen in people with no prior symptoms. Calcium scores only detect calcified plaque and would have missed 68% of this patient's disease. CCTA with HeartFlow AI provides comprehensive plaque analysis and blood flow assessment, making it the most advanced non-invasive cardiac risk assessment available.
About TrueScan:
TrueScan is a proactive medical imaging center in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering Full-Body MRI and CCTA with HeartFlow AI for early detection of disease before symptoms appear.
📞 Schedule your CCTA: (727) 256-0095
🌐 Learn more: https://www.truescanmri.com
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with your physician for personalized medical advice.