LightSpeed Volume Computed Tomography XT from GE Healthcare
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The first-ever computed tomography (CT) scanner volume CT system capable of capturing Images of the heart and coronary arteries in just five heartbeats.
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Earlier and more definitive diagnosis at very less radiation.
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Innovative Volume CT XT system maintains outstanding image quality while reducing a patient’s radiation exposure by up to 83% percent for diagnostic cardiac scans.
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An entire body scan can be completed in less than 6 seconds – something patients prefer who otherwise have claustrophobia.
LightSpeed VCT XT has two new technology:
The Snap Shot PulseTM technique which:
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Allows for quick switching of the X-ray Exposure
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Synchronized Table movement
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Determination of scan location
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Accurate and high precision synchronization of X-ray with respect to ECG
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It uses prospectively triggered axial step and shoot scans in which x-rays are turned on only during the required heart phase and turned off completely at all other time.
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Radiation exposure typically can be reduced to the range of 2.8 mSv
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