Make an enquiry Cardiac CT scan (heart CT) Checks your heart using a CT scanner to investigate cardiac conditions. Enquiry online 0808 239 7786 Your doctor may recommend you have a cardiac CT scan if you have a possible or diagnosed heart problem. You'll lie on a table in the centre of a CT scanner while an X-ray beam rotates around you, producing images of your heart. It can take as little as 10 to 15 minutes, is painless and provides your doctors with invaluable insight into how your heart is doing so they can plan treatment for you. A referral letter from a consultant or GP is required before booking any diagnostic investigation. Why you might need it If you've had chest pains or other symptoms of possible or diagnosed heart problems such as arrhythmia, a cardiac CT (computerised tomography) scan will allow your doctors to see how your heart is functioning. CT scans have been used routinely as a key diagnostic tool for years. Doctors are able to see parts of the body they could previously only assess through invasive surgery. We understand that your heart is in our hands, and for us there is no greater trust. We take caring for it very seriously. Since 2007 we've invested £500 million into our hospitals and staff; all of our patients can gain rapid access to some of the latest generation diagnostic imaging equipment and treatment. All patients, either insured or paying for themselves, can gain rapid access to some of the latest generation diagnostic imaging and treatments. You don't have to wait to have this scan with us, so you can have your results in hand to quickly get on the right treatment path for your condition. We don't just offer diagnostics, but take an integrated medical approach and can organise any other care that you may need. Find a Spire hospital offering this treatment Who will do it? Our patients are at the heart of what we do and we want you to be in control of your care. All of our radiographers are of the highest standard and benefit from working in our modern, well-equipped hospitals. Before your treatment You will need a referral letter from a consultant or GP before booking any diagnostic investigation. You will have a formal consultation with a healthcare professional. During this time you will be able to explain your medical history, symptoms and raise any concerns that you might have. We will also discuss with you whether any further diagnostic tests, such as scans or blood tests, are needed. Any additional costs will be discussed before further tests are carried out. You can ask us about these issues or anything else about the CT scan. Preparing for your treatment We've tried to make your experience with us as easy and relaxed as possible. For more information on visiting hours, our food, what to pack if you're staying with us, parking and all those other important practicalities, please visit our patient information pages. Our dedicated team will also give you tailored advice to follow in the run up to your visit. The procedure We understand that having a CT scan can make some people nervous, particularly if you are claustrophobic. A typical cardiac CT scan can take up to 30 minutes. Our experienced and caring staff will be there for you, holding your hand, every step of the way. If contrast (a special type of dye) is needed to get the best results from your particular scan, we’ll inject it into a vein in your arm or hand. Our staff will also put electrodes (small patches) on your chest to record your heart’s electrical activity. You’ll be lying on a table that slides into the CT scanner. The scanner’s X-ray beam will rotate around you, taking images that can be printed or stored on a computer. Our radiographer (the person who performs the scan) might ask you to hold your breath for a few seconds at times. Try to keep still while you’re in the scanner as fidgeting or moving about blurs the image. Aftercare You’ll be able to leave straight after the scan without any side-effects. If you had a contrast injection the nurse will apply a dressing where the needle was inserted so there won’t be any bleeding. If you did have a contrast we’ll ask you to drink lots of water to flush the dye out of your system. If you're having cardiac care with us, we'll book you an appointment to get the results of the scan within a few days. Otherwise we will send them swiftly to your NHS doctors. If anything out of the ordinary is found during the scan, we offer integrated medical care and can create a treatment plan to help put you back on the road to good health. Why choose Spire? We are committed to delivering excellent individual care and customer service across our network of hospitals, clinics and specialist care centres around the UK. Our dedicated and highly trained team aim to achieve consistently excellent results. For us it's more than just treating patients, it's about looking after people. Important to note The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them. Get in touch Contact us to request... An appointment A quotation Information How do you intend to fund your treatment? Please select Private medical insurance Paying for yourself Other Type the detail of your enquiry Title Select a title Mrs Miss Ms Mr Mx Dr Prof First name Surname Email address Confirm email address Date of birth DD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 MM Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec YYYY 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 1970 1969 1968 1967 1966 1965 1964 1963 1962 1961 1960 1959 1958 1957 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1937 1936 1935 1934 1933 1932 1931 1930 1929 1928 1927 1926 1925 1924 1923 1922 1921 Phone number Postcode Select a hospital Nearest my postcode Alexandra Hospital Bristol Hospital Bushey Hospital Cardiff Hospital Cheshire Hospital Dunedin Hospital Edinburgh Hospitals, Murrayfield and Shawfair Park Fylde Coast Hospital Gatwick Park Hospital Harpenden Hospital Hartswood Hospital Hull and East Riding Hospital Leeds Hospital Leicester Hospital Little Aston Hospital Manchester Hospital Montefiore Hospital Norwich Hospital Nottingham Hospital Parkway Hospital Portsmouth Hospital Southampton Hospital St Anthony's Hospital Sussex Hospital Tunbridge Wells Hospital Wellesley Hospital Marketing Information Spire would like to provide you with marketing information about products and services offered by Spire and by selected third-party partners. If you do not consent for us to process your personal data for marketing activities, we will still be able to contact you about your enquiry. Please tick the box(es) to confirm your consent to receive marketing information from Spire: Email SMS We may contact you by email, SMS or phone about your enquiry. If we try to contact you by phone (mobile and/or landline) and you are not available, we may leave you a voicemail message. We may also use your details to contact you about patient surveys we use for improving our service or monitoring outcomes, which are not a form of marketing. I have read, understood and agree to the Privacy Notice. Submit my enquiry Stay in touch: Terms and conditions Investor relations Privacy notice Healthcare professionals Subject access request Spire Connect Feedback and complaints Pathology Modern Slavery Act Coronavirus data protection IR35 Sitemap © Spire Healthcare Group plc (2021)