Ultrasound Scan
Areas/ Organs Covered
What's included?
Ultrasound Scan
Areas/ Organs Covered
What's included?
►What is the objective of this scan?
►What is included with this scan?
►What does the AAA scan involved?
The aorta is the main artery which runs from the heart, down through the abdomen and supplies blood to the body.
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a swelling of the abdominal segment of this vessel. An AAA usually causes no symptoms but as the aorta expands its wall becomes weak and may give way. If it bursts this is called a rupture is extremely dangerous and usually fatal. A smaller aneurysm is not dangerous however it can grow and become larger, so it is important to monitor the size.
Approximately 6,000 people in England & Wales die every year from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (source: NHS Abdominal Aneurysm Screening Programme). Around 8 out of 10 people with a ruptured AAA either die before they reach hospital or do not survive surgery.
A simple & quick ultrasound scan can detect an aneurysm with instant results. If an aneurysm is found, you will need to be regularly monitored to check it does not get dangerously larger & can be managed by your clinician reducing negative outcomes.
AAA's are more common in people aged over 65, in particular men. Therefore, this scan is essential for people who fall into this high-risk category.
A simple & quick ultrasound scan can detect an aneurysm with instant results. Having this scan cuts the risk of dying from an abdominal aortic aneurysm by about half.
If an aneurysm is found, you will need to be regularly monitored to check it does not get dangerously larger & can be managed by your clinician reducing negative outcomes.
AAA's are more common in people aged over 65, in particular men. Therefore, this scan is essential for people who fall into this high-risk category.
Many of our clients choose to book an ultrasound scan with us after having been referred for a AAA scan in the NHS by their GP however are unwilling to wait for a scan appointment within the NHS, which can be many weeks. Going privately bypasses this allowing quicker & more convenient appointments & faster results.
We offer flexible & convenient appointments suited around you and your life with clinics running during the day, evening and weekends.
In general, if you have an AAA, you will not know and probably will not feel any symptoms. If, however the aneurysm bursts it is regarded as a medical emergency and more people either die before they reach hospital or do not survive.
This screening scan is a way of detecting if an aneurysm is present in the abdominal aorta and assessing if it needs to be monitored or requires specialist or urgent attention, allowing treatment before it bursts.
A written ultrasound report of the examination including any measurements usually following the scan or within 24 hours after your appointment.
We pride ourselves on providing the best quality service we can which is why we are trusted by GP's, doctors, physiotherapists, midwifes and many other healthcare professionals.
Our mission of better quality healthcare for everyone really sets us apart from the vast majority of other clinics and is the main reason why we are among the few diagnostic clinics to not only be approved by but also provide services to the NHS and thus the general public. This also means that unlike many other clinics we have additional strict quality control measures which we must adhere to meaning you are in safe hands with us and our team.
You will be seen by a healthcare professional who specialises in clinical medical ultrasound. Unlike other diagnostic tests which produce results for analysis, ultrasound imaging is "real- time" therefore the quality of the scan being performed is the basis of the information you take away and heavily depends upon the expertise, experience and skill of the healthcare professional scanning you. This is an important point which is often overlooked by many people when deciding where to go, therefore you can be reassured that at The Scan Clinic you will always be seen by an expert who has vast expertise and experience in the field of medical ultrasound.
During the scan you will be asked to uncover your abdominal area and a small amount of jelly will be placed over your tummy. An ultrasound camera will then be placed on top and moved along your abdomen. This will result in a picture appearing on the ultrasound monitor which will be translated by a medical ultrasound practitioner. The examination itself usually lasts a few minutes and is pain free. At the end of the examination the results will be given to you, along with any recommendations which you can take to your regular healthcare professional.
An ultrasound scan is a painless test that provides images of the inside of the body by using high frequency sound waves. These sound waves are at a frequency which cannot be heard by the human ear but when they bounce off different parts of the body, create echoes that are picked up by the probe and turned into a moving image.
Unlike other scans such as MRI and CT, ultrasound does not involve radiation and is in real time i.e. live imaging and is not static i.e. still pictures. This live information is interpreted and is used as the basis of the subsequent diagnostic report.
There are many kinds of ultrasound scans that can be performed as ultrasound has numerous applications in healthcare and are ultimately beneficial to us if used in the right context by a competent body or person. However as with any test, ultrasound scans have limitations some of which are generic to all scans such as not being able to visualise bone clearly or scan specific and therefore may not be suitable in certain situations and like any test cannot diagnose every problem.
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I received an outstanding service at the Scan Clinic. I got a next day appointment and was seen on time. I was kept fully informed as the ultrasound procedure was performed. At the end of the appointment my concerns were fully addressed and my anxieties relieved. I would highly recommend the Scan Clinic to friends & family if they needed care.
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I received an outstanding service at the Scan Clinic. I got a next day appointment and was seen on time. I was kept fully informed as the ultrasound procedure was performed. At the end of the appointment my concerns were fully addressed and my anxieties relieved. I would highly recommend the Scan Clinic to friends & family if they needed care.
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A lovely environment to be in. Everyone was very professional with a clear and informative approach – 100% better than visiting/waiting in a hospital.
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Thank you for helping me out today - Such a weight lifted.
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Great friendly service, reassuring.
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Excellent! Nice to have the reassurance and pointed out fatty liver which would otherwise have gone un-noticed.
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Amazing Service, felt taken care of as soon as I entered. The sonographer was kind and informative. Took his time and answered all questions and put our mind at ease instantly
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Lovely friendly staff
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All around a very pleasant experience and well recommended
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Highly Impressed with service and staff, definitely would recommend and use in the future
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Thank you lovely caring service today, very professional
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Wonderful Service again from all at the scan clinic, keep it going
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Highly recommend the Scan Clinic!
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Great to find a clinic that treats trans patients with respect - this is sadly uncommon. Thank you for the professional and swift treatment today
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Really friendly and caring - clearly knew what they were doing!
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Excellent
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We wanted to see 4D, but it was a bit too late for us at 35+ weeks
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Very Professional :-)
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Been 4 times! Love this place - Excellent
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Excellent and lovely Clinic
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Thank you for the efficient and detailed scan. Answered all my questions
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Amazing Service
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Very happy with all the team at the London clinic
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Very happy thank you
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Fantastic Service
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Very good service and care
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Thank you for helping me out today - such a weight lifted
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Consultant took his time and tried every way to get all the details needed for me. Thanks
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Great place - and nice professional staff
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Amazing Service, staff are very friendly
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Great experience, thank you
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Very friendly, made to feel special, excellent professional, clean, very recommended
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Very Pleasant experience
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Very professional and informative throughout my appointment. Thank you
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2nd Scan here. Very good
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Great service
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Thank you for our enjoyable 4D experience :-)
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I appreciate the quick service and humbleness of doctor and staff
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Excellent lots of information, care given :-)
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Absolutely brilliant warm and comfy area, modern and professional
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Very friendly and relaxing place to have my health check. I was anxious about having a blood test but it was no problem and everyone was so kind and gentle
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Friendly, kind and compasssionate care from the whole team. My thanks to you all
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Quic, friendly and professional
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Excellent service recommended
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Excellent service put at ease by doctor, listened well and good report back
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Nothing to change, Keep up the good work
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Extremely professional and friendly service
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Relaxed and very firendly procedure and finding explained thoroughly
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Very pleasant service and I was put at ease immediately and very honest about the help they could give
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Many thanks
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Wonderful experience! Lovely team and great service! Also very patient with us and our shy baby! :-)
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Staff were most polite friendly and very professional
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We were made to feel very welcome . Everyone was very polite and courteous, will definitely recommend
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Thank you for making our first scan memorable!
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All good, Welcoming place, Thanks!
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Clean and tidy. Staff friendly, good atmosphere
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Very lovely and pleased with outcome lovely staff.
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I am very happy with the service and care that was given to me today. Very professional.
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Best Sonographer I've had! Very detailed scan!
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Excellent service, would recommend
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We got suck in traffic but they were kind enough being late
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Amazing Service, felt taken care of as soon as I entered. The sonographer was kind and informative. Took his time and answered all questions and put our mind at ease instantly
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Lovely friendly staff
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Been 4 times! Love this place - Excellent
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Very happy thank you
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Good service everyone was so friendly. Thank you!!! :-)
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Good service and well looked after, comprehensive ultrasound scans and discussion after
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Great value for money and lovely staff
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An amazing experience to see my baby boy in 3D/4D. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful
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We were absolutely thrilled with our scan today! It's the best one we've had during our pregnancy. Great people and facilities - two happy customers!
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The scan ensured peace of mind and the doctor was very attentive and thorough. He also took time to really look at baby :-)
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I have been very please with the professionalism of the doctor today and care, which was 5*. Thank you it was appreciated.
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Excellent service and great team - would highly recommend.
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I was very worried and anxious and the staff treated me so well and put my mind at complete ease - thank you all so much :-)
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Mr. Ahmed was excellent and very professional. Friendly welcome and great surroundings.
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We were very pleased with the services offered.
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Really helpful, very professional I recommend it to anyone.
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Thought we would be rushed but the sonographer gave us their time and provided the information we were looking for.
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It is very nice clinic, would really recommend it to friends and family. Visited it 3 times so far.
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I've been so impressed by the care and compassion with which I've been treated by everyone here. Thank you so much for being so gentle and kind during a vulnerable time!
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Very please about the consultation and would highly recommend
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Amazing staff. Very friendly. Very calm and welcoming. Perfect visit.
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This experience felt very calming + i was made to feel at ease with a clear level of instruction so i was aware what was happening at all times.
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Always the best service.
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We were treated sensitively, thoroughly and felt very safe. Great service
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Good service.
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Friendly staff. they care of you in a professional way
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Thank you for your excellent service and care
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This was definitely a worthwhile visit; having had a negative result from a previous scan, the specialist, Mr. Usman, at the Scan Clinic found a small hernia which can now be treated. I would fully recommend the Scan Clinic for professional service and reliable results.
IMPORTANT UPDATE JAN 2021 : Due to the current UK lockdown conditions and in compliance with government guidelines to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus we have temporarily closed the clinic until further notice. We hope to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so and will post any updates on this page. As the clinic is now closed if you contact our customer care team by email or phone then we may not be available to answer and the response time will be delayed but we will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.
We at The Scan Clinic, started with a simple goal - Quality Healthcare with a Personal Touch. It is this mission that continues to drive us to this day and in this current global crisis. We continually strive to find the right balance between delivering on our mission and maintaining high levels of health and safety for our clients as well as our staff.
We have always maintained high levels of cleanliness and infection control and since the start of the pandemic have taken additional daily infection control measures across the clinic as well as ensuring all staff have adequate PPE (personal protective equipment).
You will notice that some of our services are no longer available at the moment and this is because we are limiting our range of available services to essential scans only until further notice.
We have been continually monitoring the ongoing situation and taking all official guidance, however as this is an evolving situation the information and guidelines given below are subject to change and can change with immediate effect. We appreciate this can be challenging but please bear in mind that the steps we take are for the health and safety of all our staff and clients and we really appreciate your support and understanding to follow them.
If you have any questions, queries or concerns about any of this then please get in touch with our customer care team who are more than happy to help.
Hand hygiene is important please ensure you are washing your hands regularly with soap and water or a disinfectant.
Click the links: NHS or Public Health England for updates and advice on Coronavirus - COVID-19.