Cardiologists at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano (THHBP) can now capture high-definition images of a patient's heart in only a fraction of a second using a single heartbeat, giving physicians a unique 4D analysis of a patient's heart condition.
Using Texas' first Revolution 256-slice CT scanner, physicians are better able to view and diagnose coronary artery disease and valvular heart disease. The new CT scanner will enable cardiologists on the medical staff to treat more challenging patients, such as patients with high heart rates, by "freezing" the motion of a heart with superior image quality. One beat, motion-free cardiac imaging in high definition at any heart rate, with or without beta blockers, delivers the clinical information needed for improved patient management.
"One spin around the heart captures the entire heart in a fraction of a second, giving an excellent high-definition imaging of the heart and arteries," says Ambarish Gopal, MD, FACC, FSCCT, FSCAI, who currently serves as the medical director of Cardiovascular CT Imaging Services, The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. "THHBP is proud to offer our guests one of the most advanced CT scanning technology in the world. The time taken to scan a patient is significantly reduced due to this high-speed technology. The new scanner also requires lower radiation and contrast doses, and is quieter. This affords our patients a safer, more comfortable experience while undergoing the diagnostic test."
The GE Healthcare scanner system, which was approved by the FDA in April 2014, is expected to bring CT imaging capabilities to a new level.
* based on unaudited fiscal year 2014 financial statements
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