The first High Definition CT Scanner in London
2010.05.19

This is an exciting week at The Princess Grace Hospital as we take delivery of the very latest in CT scanner technology.  In fact it is so new that it's the first machine of its type anywhere in London so it really is a first for us, our doctors and of course all of our patients.

Described as the leading edge in CT clarity, the new 64-slice Discovery CT750 HD scanner from GE Healthcare creates high definition 'x-ray' images in a level of detail that has never been seen before.  Added to this, it uses significantly less radiation than a conventional CT scanner so you can have a full body scan with 50% less radiation than before.

The most immediate benefit of this new scanner is its ability to provide more detailed internal images than ever before - up to 33% more detail throughout the body and up to 47% greater detail in the heart.   The secret lies in a new detector material developed by the GE engineers which allows images to be created 100 times faster.  It is the most significant advance in this technology in 20 years and it is at the heart of this revolutionary scanner.

The Discovery CT750 HD scanner complements our already extensive diagnostic imaging facilities at the Princess Grace Hospital and it will be used to help diagnose a wide range of conditions. And there is no doubt that we will be able to do so faster and more accurately than ever before.  To find out more about this system follow the link below or contact our imaging department.

http://www.gehealthcare.com/euen/ct/products/discovery_ct750hd/index.html