Columbus Regional Hospital offers new PET/CT scanning technology that combines two separate diagnostic testing into one unit to provide faster scan times and higher-quality images. PET/CT helps in the early diagnosis of cancer and heart disease.
Imaging technologies such as PET and CT exams have become essential tools for medical professionals. By providing a detailed picture of the body’s internal structures, these tools help physicians to diagnose and treat many medical conditions more accurately than ever before.
We strive to provide the latest and most advanced
imaging technologies at our center. That’s why we
are pleased to announce that we now offer PET/CT
exams using the Biograph mCT system from
Siemens. Biograph mCT offers many benefits to
both our patients and their physicians.
Accuracy:
Biograph mCT was designed to produce precise
and accurate high-resolution images with
reproducible results that are consistent over time.
Biograph mCT can help to increase your physician’s
diagnostic confidence to deliver an accurate
diagnosis and treatment plan for you or your
family members.
Whether you’ve been referred for a PET/CT by
your oncologist, cardiologist or neurologist,
Biograph mCT can deliver the accuracy and
image quality your physician needs to precisely
assess and monitor your disease.
Speed:
Biograph mCT has the capability to perform fast
whole-body PET scans. Its innovative software
and technology improve the scanning procedure.
This makes it possible to shorten the overall length
of your exam and provide better information to your
physician. And because exams can be completed
quickly, there is less chance that patient movement
will affect the scan — so your physician will receive
the highest-quality images possible.
Comfort:
By using advanced software and technology,
Siemens continually strives to make their imaging
systems as patient-friendly as possible.
During your exam, you will rest comfortably
on a wide table that accommodates patients
up to 500 lb. The wide opening is 78 cm in
diameter, which means there is more space
while positioned in the gantry. The short length
of the tunnel also means that many exams can
be performed with your head outside of the
machine for greater comfort and a less
claustrophobic experience.
Other benefits of Biograph mCT:
Biograph mCT uses technology that limits your
exposure to radiation — and its accurate results
reduce the chance that you will need a repeat
scan. Radiation dose reduction is particularly
important when imaging children and patients
with frequent follow-up exams.
You can feel confident that your physician
will receive high-quality images and accurate
informationfor diagnosing and treating
your condition.
This imaging center uses Siemens CARE (Combined
Applications to Reduce Exposure) dose reduction
technology to provide a full range of noninvasive
imaging services that helps minimize radiation
exposure. Siemens has been one of the leaders
in dose reduction for more than 20 years, with
advanced technologies and applications that
help improve diagnostic accuracy while reducing
unnecessary radiation exposure to patients and
medical staff.