Medical imaging - Diagnostic Imaging

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Search our database of medical imaging centres across the UK or find out about specialist providers.

MRI scanning

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a type of medical imaging. An MRI scan uses magnetic fields instead of X Rays to create a picture of your body, and uses a computer to create cross sections of the body and organs.

• Where can I go for an MRI scan?

• What does an MRI scan cost?

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• What is MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)?

CT scanning

CT stands for Computed Tomography, a type of medical imaging. A CT scan (computed tomography) or CAT scan uses x-rays to obtain images of your body and uses a computer to create cross sections of the body and organs.

• Where can I go for a CT scan?

• What does a CT scan cost?

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• What is CT (Computed Tomography)?

PET scanning

PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography. A PET scan is a medical imaging technique which produces a three dimensional image or map of functional processes in the body. A PET scan is used to detect cancers, and in the diagnosis of conditions such as heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

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• What is PET (Positron Emission Tomography)?

Pregnancy scans

Most pregnant women have at least one ultrasound scan to capture pictures of their unborn baby and check for abnormalities such as Down’s Syndrome, spina bifida and heart defects.

• Find out about 3D Ultrasound scans

• Find out about 4D Ultrasound scans

Diagnostic imaging abroad

Low cost flights to Europe are making it feasible for UK patients to travel abroad for MRI and CT scans and other investigations.

Dr Manchon Diagnostic Imaging Centre - Barcelona 

Dr Manchon Diagnostic Imaging Centre in Barcelona, Spain,  offers excellent CT scans, MRI scans and diagnostic imaging at very competitive prices. The centre is based in one of the prosperous and well communicated zones of Barcelona near the Tibibidabo mountain.

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Radiologie Ettlingen, Germany 

Radiologie Ettlingen offers excellent CT scans, MRI scans, x-ray examinations, mammography, medical ultrasonography, bone density measurements and nuclear medicine (scintigraphy) at very competitive prices. Experienced physicians and well trained staff will take care of you and conduct your examination to achieve the best quality images leading to accurate diagnosis.

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Scanhealth Scandinavia, Norway

Haugesund Røntgen Institutt AS, part of the Scanhealth Skandinavia group, is a privately run x-ray and diagnostic clinic located in Haugesund, on the West Coast of Norway.  It's only a 90 minute low cost flight away via Ryanair.  The company carries out x-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, ultrasound, mammography, and bone density measuring.

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