CT

CT (Computed Tomography) scanning is a quick method of scanning that involves lying on a table which moves through a circular gantry with a rotating x-ray beam. These x-rays are then picked up by an array of sensitive detectors on the gantry and the information converted by a high powered computer processor to give detailed 3-D images which can be reviewed and manipulated on a workstation. The scan itself takes only a matter of seconds. Depending on what part of the body is being scanned it may be necessary to drink an oral contrast agent (a fruit flavoured drink over about an hour prior to the scan) to show the bowel or to have an intravenous contrast injection into an arm vein to show the blood vessels and internal organs in more detail.

CT scanning has improved dramatically in recent years, now enabling the radiologist to view scans in multiple planes and create complex 3D reconstructions that assist in planning interventional radiology procedures. CT Angiograms enable the demonstration of arteries in a non-invasive manner.
We can offer CT scanning privately at both BMI The Meriden Hospital and The Warwickshire Nuffield Hospital.