CVS Invests In Next Generation Scanning Equipment - 2 High-field (1.5 Tesla) MRI Scanners And 7 CT Scanners

A high-field (1.5 Tesla) MRI scanner CVS has announced a two year programme of investment of more than £3 million in two high-field (1.5 Tesla) MRI scanners and seven CT scanners as part of a programme to provide advanced imaging resourcing right across the group. The first of the MRI scanners will be installed at ChesterGates, CVS' leading specialist-led, multi-disciplinary veterinary referral hospital situated just north of Chester, in Spring 2015. The Siemens-manufactured scanners have been designed to offer optimal clinical image quality, together with a large field of view and efficient scan times. CVS believes it will be the most advanced MRI system for pets in the North West of England. The seven 16-slice CT scanners will be installed at CVS hub practices, including ChesterGates, PetMedics in Manchester, Beechwood Veterinary Hospital in Doncaster and St David’s in Devon. Commenting on the investment, CVS Referral Director John Innes said: "We are committed to utilising the latest technology across the group and this investment in our scanning capability is a good example. The new MRI scanner at ChesterGates will enhance the high quality specialist referral services we offer, particularly in neurology because MRI is used mainly to image the brain and spinal cord. "The seven new CT scanners will enable our teams to scan a chest or abdomen rapidly and with outstanding image quality. Image data can be processed and viewed in other planes or 3-D rendered to assist with decision making and surgical planning. The installation of the new CT scanners will be rolled out over the next two years, enabling us to offer cost-effective advanced imaging to many more of our clients across the country." "Siemens Healthcare is delighted to have provided advanced imaging solutions to CVS,” states Neil Lincoln, National Imaging Sales Manager at Siemens Healthcare. "The veterinary group will now be able to offer an excellent MRI and CT service using technology that supplies the advanced features they need."

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