About Having a Cardiac CT Scan in Hospital

‘This film explains what to expect from a cardiac CT scan. It was recorded at Great Western Hospital, Swindon, but is relevant for any patient about to have a cardiac CT scan. The production focuses on the scan procedure itself and covers: 1. Getting prepared and consenting to the procedure 2. Staying relaxed and being connected to the ECG monitor 3. Having GTN spray 4. Controlling your breathing 5. The Scan procedure 6. Having a contrast injection 7. The length of time that the scan takes 8. Coming out of the scanner and going home This film was made by the Oxford Academic Health Science Network with Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It is one of a series of information films produced by the Oxford AHSN which take patients through different diagnostic procedures and show them what their experience will look and feel like. You can see them all here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... For more information about CT scans visit: http://www.gwh.nhs.uk/wards-and-services/a-to-z/ct-scans/ http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/CT-scan/Pages/Introduction.aspx The Oxford Academic Health Science Network is a partnership of NHS providers, commissioners, universities and life science companies working together to improve health and prosperity in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire. Further information is available at http://www.oxfordahsn.org/ This film was produced by Oxford Medical Illustration, a non-profit making NHS department of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. If you wish to find out more about their work visit - http://www.oxfordmi.nhs.uk/