Computed tomography in Valencia and throughout Spain

Computed tomography in Valencia is a very important procedure to confirm the diagnosis. If you need a CT scan in Valencia or in any other medical facility throughout Spain, you can get a referral for an examination by ordering a medical consultation by clicking on the link. Referrals can be obtained either through private health insurance or patients book a private consultation. This service includes a mandatory medical consultation with a doctor and a referral letter, which will be sent to you at the end of the consultation. The examination can be performed either in our hospital in Valencia or in any other private medical institution throughout Spain.

With the help of CT, a specialist can assess the state of a particular organ, identify the presence of a pathological process and clearly establish the area of its distribution. The success of the study by computed tomography is largely determined by the use of equipment that meets the latest requirements.

Computed tomography is a modern method of radiation diagnostics, which is based on the phenomenon of X-ray radiation. Such a tomograph in a very short time (no more than a few minutes) allows you to get a high-resolution image - this is enough for a specialist to make a diagnosis with almost 100% accuracy. Usually, a single examination is sufficient to make a diagnosis, with the exception of tomography with the introduction of a contrast agent (in this case, the procedure may be repeated two or more times).

With all the safety of computed tomography, this procedure still involves a radiation effect on the patient's body, so the appointment of CT is necessarily justified by a specialist. The radiation dose during the passage of tomography is strictly controlled by the equipment and is safe for health. Carried out once, tomography will not cause damage to the body. However, CT scans should not be done too often.

• Coronary computed tomography - Examination of the cardiac arteries.
• Virtual Colonoscopy – Examination of the colon for polyps. A distinctive feature of this procedure is the injection of air into the intestine, for which a small cannula is first introduced. This allows you to take clearer pictures.
• Angiography – study of the condition of the arteries. In most cases, angiography precedes the development of a treatment plan for conditions such as clogged arteries or aneurysms. The high resolution of images obtained with the help of modern tomographs makes it possible to see even microscopic arterial patency disorders, as well as to study small vessels (up to 1 mm).
• Emergency computed tomography brain.

CT scan - a safe and painless method that has gained immense popularity in modern medicine. Unlike such traumatic diagnostic methods as punctures, CT allows diagnosing diseases of tissues and internal organs with the same accuracy, but does not harm the patient. Due to this, computed tomography is used both for the purpose of primary diagnosis and for the purpose of clarifying previously diagnosed diagnoses.

It is also necessary to be careful with tomography with intravenous administration of iodine-containing contrast. A contrast agent can significantly increase the amount of data obtained, but this method is not recommended for patients with a high risk of allergy. Your doctor may recommend allergy testing before having a contrast-enhanced CT scan if you suspect an allergy.

You can have a CT scan in Valencia, by contacting us. Modern multislice tomographs make it possible to reduce the risks of examination and eliminate the negative consequences of the procedure for the patient, as well as to see a complete and accurate picture of the disease. CT scans in Valencia and other clinics in the Valencian Community are located in our several clinics.

Also, CT is included in the Check Up package of examinations. We do such examinations according to the directions, but we do not recommend doing CT scans more often than once a year without a specific diagnosis. You can't do a whole body CT scan because YOU are receiving a high dose of radiation. Most often, the Check-up package includes thoraco-abdominal CT without contrast. Contrast is added additionally if the Radiologist detects a suspicious tumor or anomaly.