Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body. It helps diagnose the causes of pain, swelling and infection in the body's internal organs and to examine an unborn child (fetus) in pregnant women. In infants, doctors commonly use ultrasound to evaluate the brain, hips, and spine. It also helps guide biopsies, diagnose heart conditions, and assess damage after a heart attack. Ultrasound is safe, noninvasive, and does not use radiation. Doppler Ultrasound Doppler ultrasound is a special method that uses the so-called Doppler effect to look at movement within tissues and blood vessels. It is often used to evaluate blood flow in blood vessels to identify blood clots, narrowing or blockage of arteries, or heart and leg valve problems. What to expect? Our friendly team will guide you through the process. Examinations are usually performed lying down or sitting. The area to be examined needs to be exposed for the ultrasound probe to be put on. A contact gel will be used between the scanner and skin. The ultrasound probe is then pressed against your skin and moved around and over the area to be examined. At the same time the internal images will appear on the screen.

X-ray or radiography uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the body's internal structures. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. They are often used to help diagnose fractured bones, look for injury or infection and to locate foreign objects in soft tissue. Some x-ray exams may use an iodine-based contrast material or barium to help improve the visibility of specific organs, blood vessels, tissues or bone. What to expect? You will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body. A technician will place you in the right position and you will then be asked to remain still and sometimes to hold your breath on command. There are always staff present. When taking the x-ray, staff will briefly move behind a shielded wall, but they will be able to hear you and see you throughout the entire examination. The examination time will vary depending on the type of procedure required, but as a rule it will take around 20 minutes.

Computed tomography (CT) is a diagnostic imaging test used to create detailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels. CT uses x-rays to create a 3-dimensional picture of bones and soft tissues, from which it can then create cross-sectional images in multiple planes, and can even generate 3D models. CT scanning is often the best method for detecting many different cancers since the images allow your doctor to confirm the presence of a tumor and determine its size and location. CT is fast, painless, noninvasive and accurate. In emergency cases, it can reveal internal injuries and bleeding quickly enough to help save lives. What to expect? Our friendly staff will guide you through the process. You will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body. You will be placed on a CT bed that will be slid into the scanner, through a generous circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress. The team will ask you to remain still and sometimes also hold your breath briefly on command. Staff will always be present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will be able to see you and hear you throughout the entire procedure, from a windowed control room next to the scanner. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT clearer. Contrast medium can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the body's internal structures that are clearer, more detailed and more likely in some instances to identify and accurately characterize disease than other imaging methods. It is used to evaluate the body for a variety of conditions, including cancer, injuries and a multitude of other conditions. MRI is noninvasive and does not use ionizing radiation. What to expect? Our friendly staff will guide you through the process. You will be asked to remove all metal objects from your body. Our team will place you on a moveable bed that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still. Occasionally you will be asked to hold your breath briefly on command. There are always staff present who are able to hear and see you at all times, as well as speak with you via an intercom system from the control room. You also get a call button placed into your hand, with which you can call for assistance at any time. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the MRI clearer. This will typically be injected into the bloodstream using a cannula in one of your arm veins. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 45 minutes.