CT Scan

Multi-detector CT scan of any standard body region at AGEL Ostrava-Vítkovice hospital, using a Philips IQon Spectral CT with 60–80% dose reduction. Available weekdays by appointment. Czech insurance accepted; self-pay welcome.

AGEL Ostrava-Vítkovice operates a Philips IQon Spectral CT — one of the most advanced CT platforms available in Central Europe — for comprehensive diagnostic imaging of the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, spine, joints, and extremities. The IQon is a detector-based dual-layer spectral CT that acquires both low-energy and high-energy X-ray data simultaneously at the detector level on every scan, without special planning or protocol changes. This means standard CT examinations automatically carry spectral information that can be retrospectively analysed if the clinical question requires material differentiation or improved lesion characterisation. The scanner uses Philips iMR (iterative model reconstruction) software, achieving 60–80% radiation dose reduction compared to conventional CT protocols. This is particularly important for patients who require repeated imaging for oncological surveillance, chronic disease monitoring, or sequential follow-up — the lower cumulative radiation burden is a meaningful clinical benefit. The dose reduction does not compromise diagnostic image quality; the iterative algorithm reconstructs noise and artefact patterns in a way that maintains the sharp tissue detail required for radiological interpretation. The CT department at AGEL Ostrava-Vítkovice is led by prim. MUDr. Jaroslav Krátký and operates within a full-service hospital environment providing 24/7 acute radiology. The outpatient CT service runs Monday to Friday, with morning sessions starting at 06:45. For routine outpatient examinations, an appointment is required; emergency CT is available around the clock as part of the hospital's continuous acute care service. A standard CT examination images the requested anatomical region using a series of thin cross-sectional slices reconstructed into multiplanar and three-dimensional views. The radiologist reviews the images, prepares a written diagnostic report, and the results are provided as digital imaging files (DICOM format). Examinations without contrast require no special preparation for most regions; exceptions are outlined at booking. Agel Ostrava-Vítkovice is contracted with all Czech public health insurers, so referred patients with a valid insurance card can access CT imaging under standard insurance entitlements. Self-pay patients — including foreign visitors, patients without a referral, or those seeking imaging outside the insurance pathway — can book directly through the radiology reception at +420 595 633 479. The hospital is located in Ostrava's Vítkovice district and is well served by public transport.