Coronary CT angiography in Taiwan
冠狀動脈電腦斷層血管攝影
Narrowing of the heart arteries without a catheter.
Involves contrast dye and radiation; not routine screening in asymptomatic adults in the US.
About this test
A CT scan of the heart taken after contrast dye is injected into a vein in the arm, so the arteries that feed the heart show up clearly. It uses X-rays, so it involves radiation.
Shows the inside of the heart arteries and any narrowing from plaque. Doctors use it to check for coronary artery disease without a catheter, though in the US it is not a routine screen for adults without symptoms.
How much does Coronary CT angiography cost in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Coronary CT angiography is listed on its own from US$467, typically US$623 at 11 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$250–400 (MDsave; Sidecar Health; bettercare.com, checked 2026-10-11).
Price on its own
From US$467; typical US$623 across 11 hospitals.
| Hospital | City | As listed | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | Taichung | Cardiac CT (Heart CT, with contrast) | US$467 NT$15,000 | with contrast Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Tainan Municipal An-Nan Hospital Health Management Center | Tainan | 500-slice cardiac CT (coronary CTA) | US$498 NT$16,000 | Coronary CT angiography, contrast injection. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Mennonite Christian Hospital | Hualien | Coronary CT Angiography (Cardiac CTA) | US$514 NT$16,500 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Taipei City Hospital | Taipei | Coronary CT angiography | US$561 NT$18,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center | Kaohsiung | CT Angiography of Coronary Arteries (with Contrast) | US$561 NT$18,000 | Listed price; a 5% self-pay discount price of NT$17,100 is also quoted. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Good Liver Health Management Center | Taipei | Coronary CT angiography (with contrast) | US$623 NT$20,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Pingtung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare | Pingtung | Advanced CT coronary artery angiography scan | US$623 NT$20,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center | Tainan | CT coronary angiography | US$685 NT$22,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Chung Shan Medical University Hospital Health Management Center | Taichung | 1024-slice cardiac CT (coronary CTA) | US$685 NT$22,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Tainan Sin-Lau Hospital | Tainan | CT coronary angiography | US$717 NT$23,000 | Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
| National Taiwan University Cancer Center | Taipei | Coronary CT angiography | US$779 NT$25,000 | The add-on price list is marked as available only with the anti-cancer standard package base package. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20 |
| Tainan Municipal An-Nan Hospital Health Management Center | Tainan | 1024-slice cardiac CT (coronary CTA) | US$779 NT$25,000 | Coronary CT angiography, contrast injection, higher-resolution scanner. Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-22 |
Packages that include it
| Package | Hospital | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Peace of Mind Health Checkup | Mennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien | US$717 NT$23,000 |
| Heart Checkup | Chi Mei Medical Center Health Management Center, Tainan | US$779 NT$25,000 |
| Reassurance Plan | Chi Mei Hospital Liouying Health Management Center, Tainan | US$779 NT$25,000 |
| Loving Heart Health CheckupAdd-on | Tainan Municipal An-Nan Hospital Health Management Center, Tainan | US$779 NT$25,000 |
| Leisure PackageAdd-on | Show Chwan Memorial Hospital Health Management Center, Changhua | US$872 NT$28,000 |
| Cardiovascular One-Day Checkup | St. Mary's Hospital Luodong, Yilan | US$931 NT$29,900 |
| Heart Protection Package | Yuan's General Hospital Health Management Center, Kaohsiung | US$935 NT$30,000 |
| Afternoon Plan: Sustained Health Protection - Plan A Cardiovascular | Taichung Veterans General Hospital Health Management Center, Taichung | US$1,293 NT$41,500 |
Typical dose about 5.1 mSv (range 0.63–8.7).
Before this test
This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.
Usually needs 3 to 4 hours without food and no caffeine beforehand, since caffeine makes it harder to slow the heart for clear pictures; water is often still allowed. Erectile-dysfunction medicines are avoided.
Mention when booking: Mention recent erectile-dysfunction medicine (nitroglycerin is often given), asthma, kidney disease, contrast allergy, metformin or pregnancy; ask the prescribing doctor before changing any medicine.
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