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Computed Tomography (CT) imaging system

STATE-OF-THE-ART UPGRADES

Paradise Valley Hospital’s most recent upgrade in hospital technology is the world’s most powerful computed tomography (CT) imaging system – a tool that is renowned for its ability to detect the earliest signs of cancer, heart disease, stroke and other life-threatening disease.

The 64-slice CT system enables doctors to capture three-dimensional images of the anatomy, including a beating heart, in about half the time required by other CT systems.  This technology can be used for preventative diagnosis, the cardiac Triple Rule-Out as well as being able to detect stroke, embolism, internal organ cancers - even before a patient has symptoms.  The GE LightSpeed Volume CT scanner allows us to perform exams faster and with better resolution than ever possible before.  It’s less invasive, faster, and allows for  more accurate diagnosis and more precise imaging. Its ability to scan at a faster rate means a reduction in radiation exposure to the patient as well as clearer images for the physician.

A recent study showed that 92 percent of the patient population could have their heart scanned with GE’s Lightspeed VCT since it required patients to hold their breath for only five heartbeats.  In comparison, a mere 10 percent of patients could be scanned with the 10-beat or 32-slice cardiac system. This technology can also provide a non-invasive diagnosis, which can be very important for patients, like those being screened for colon cancer, offering an alternative and less-invasive 64-slice "colonography" rather than the more invasive colonoscopy.

For more information on the 64-slice CT Scanner,
please call Imaging at (619) 472-4500

With its state-of-the-art upgrades, Paradise Valley Hospital is changing the face of health care services in the South Bay while remaining committed to the compassionate care that has been its trademark for more than 100 years.