| Diagnostic imaging, cardiology |
Philips unveils rapid 3D CT scan system26 November 2007 Royal Philips Electronics' latest CT body scanner, Brilliance iCT scanner, allows radiologists to produce high-quality images with exceptional acquisition speed. It can capture a 3D image of the entire heart in "just two beats" and with reduced x-ray exposure.
All images also can be accessed on any computer in a hospital or by colleagues and researchers remotely, to make it easier for the whole team to share information. The scanners deliver key clinical insights for a wide range of applications in the radiology and cardiology settings, while the enhanced visualizations will be valuable for doctors diagnosing and treating problems within the heart. The scanner is also designed to reduce patients’ exposure to X-rays. The scan is quicker, as the machine’s X-ray emitting gantry — the giant ring-shaped part that surrounds the patient — can rotate four times in a single second, which is 22% faster than current systems. Procedures possible with the new system can reduce x-ray radiation by 80% compared to other systems. “Our innovations are perfect demonstrations of Philips’ commitment to enable healthcare providers to devote attention to their patients, not just the technology,” says Steve Rusckowski, CEO of Philips Medical Systems. “The new Brilliance iCT scanner announced today was specifically designed by Philips to make the job of the clinicians easier and improve the experience of the patient.” |
