About the Cardiac Imaging and Research Centre

The Cardiac Imaging and Research Centre, at the Wellington Hospital in London, offers the EBCT Heart Scan supported by a team of clinical and research cardiologists who are on hand to speak with patients about the results immediately following the scan.

Patients must be referred by their GP or cardiologist before they can have a scan.

The Electron Beam Computerised Tomotgraphy (EBCT) is a technique for rapid non-invasive scanning of the heart using X-ray technology. It is recommended for men and women over the age of 45 who have two of the following: stressful lifestyle , high blood pressure , diabetes , high cholesterol , strong family history of coronary heart disease and who are overweight.

The Cardiac Imaging and Research Centre is carrying out research into heart disease in South Asians living in the UK, to discover why this group in particular, has a greater risk excess heart disease than the population as a whole. In addition, the Centre is carrying our research into the links between diabetes and heart disease.

The Wellington Hospital in London is the UK’s largest private hospital and it has an international reputation for its cardiac care.