Heart & Cardiac Checkup in Busan for International Patients
Cardiac Tests Included
- Coronary calcium scoring CT — plaque burden quantified as a score
- Echocardiogram — structure and pumping function
- Exercise stress test or stress echo
- Lipid panel, ECG, blood pressure profiling
Coronary Calcium Scoring Explained
The calcium score turns invisible risk into a number: zero suggests very low near-term risk, while rising scores stratify who needs statins or further testing. It's a five-minute scan with outsized decision value.
Who Should Prioritize Heart Screening
Family history of early heart disease, smokers or former smokers, hypertension or high cholesterol, or simply men over 45 / women over 55 establishing a baseline.
Calcium Scoring on 128-Channel Hardware
Faster rotation means sharper cardiac imaging with less motion blur — the 128-channel MDCT the IFC runs is the workhorse for quantifying plaque burden into a score your physician can act on. Pair it with the lipid panel and stress test already inside the Gold tier and the heart picture is complete in one visit.
Common Questions
What equipment does the cardiac screen use?
A 128-channel MDCT at 0.4-second rotation for calcium scoring, plus echocardiography and stress testing.
Who should prioritize this?
Family history of early heart disease, smokers and ex-smokers, hypertension or high cholesterol, or anyone over 45/55 setting a baseline.
Do I stop caffeine beforehand?
Usually 12–24 hours before a stress test — written instructions come with booking.
What follows a high score?
Cardiology consultation with concrete next steps — usually medication and lifestyle guidance, sometimes further imaging via the cooperative hospitals.