Cardiovascular Health Screening in China — ECG + Echo + Coronary CTA

A full cardiovascular work-up at Grade 3A hospitals — from ECG and echocardiogram to carotid ultrasound and coronary CT angiography — for comprehensive heart and vascular risk assessment.

What's included in the Standard Package

• General physical, internal medicine & surgical exam
• Complete blood count
• Liver (3) & kidney (3) function
• Thyroid function (3), glucose, HbA1c
• Lipid panel (4) & electrolytes (3)
• Cardiac markers (5 items): myoglobin, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I, creatine kinase (CK), CK-MB mass and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
• Urinalysis, stool routine + occult blood
• 12-lead ECG
• Echocardiogram
• Carotid artery ultrasound
• Non-invasive arterial stiffness test
• Coronary CT angiography (CCTA)

Booking at a Grade 3A public hospital, on-site exam guidance, and English report translation are included.

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) score

A CAC score is a non-contrast CT scan of the heart that measures calcified (hardened) plaque in the coronary arteries and expresses the result as a calcium score. It needs no contrast agent and no IV line. It does not measure softer, non-calcified plaque and does not show whether an artery is narrowed; coronary CT angiography (CCTA) uses a contrast agent to check for narrowing. The two scans are not interchangeable — which one suits you is a question for your doctor. Both use X-rays (ionising radiation); if you are or may be pregnant, tell us before booking. An English-translated report is included.

• Non-contrast Coronary CT (Calcium Score) — US$250: the CAC scan on its own. If you are also booking coronary CT angiography (on its own or in the Standard Package), ask us first — its report may already include a calcium score.

A CAC scan is currently available in Shenzhen only. The preparation and aftercare notes below are for coronary CTA; if you choose the CAC scan, ask us for the hospital's preparation instructions before your visit.

Choose your option under Service.

Before your coronary CTA scan

• Fasting: no food for 4 hours before the scan; no caffeine (coffee, tea, energy drinks, cola) for 12 hours beforehand — caffeine raises your heart rate.
• If you take metformin: it must be stopped before an iodinated-contrast scan as directed by your doctor — tell us when you book.
• Heart rate & rhythm: clear images need a calm resting heart rate (ideally below 70 bpm). If it is higher on the day, the doctor may give a short-acting medication to bring it down. A frequently irregular heartbeat can make CCTA unsuitable — tell us about any arrhythmia history in advance.
• On the day: arrive about 20 minutes early to rest, remove metal items around the chest, and empty your bladder before the scan. A small IV line (usually in the right arm) is placed for the contrast agent.
• Breath-hold: you will be asked to hold a gentle breath for about 10 seconds during the scan — practising beforehand makes it smoother.
• On-day assessment: a brief safety evaluation (heart rate, rhythm, relevant history) takes place before the scan; in rare cases the scan may be adjusted or rescheduled if conditions are not met on the day.

After your coronary CTA scan

• Drink about 2 litres of water, spread over the next 24 hours, to help your kidneys flush out the contrast agent (unless your fluid intake is medically restricted).
• Delayed reactions are uncommon but possible — if you notice a rash, itching, dizziness or nausea after the scan, tell medical staff or contact us promptly.
• If you take metformin, restart it only as directed by your doctor — this may involve a kidney-function check after the scan.