CHICAGO, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Patients at
Resurrection Medical Center (RMC), part of Resurrection
Health Care, in Chicago can now receive non-invasive,
whole-body PET/CT scans in just minutes. The first of its kind in
the Chicago area, and 8th in the world, the new 128-slice PET/CT
scanner is a combination of PET (positron emission tomography) and
CT (computed tomography) imaging techniques within a single
machine.
The new scanner provides unprecedented images that allow
physicians to more accurately diagnose and stage cancer, acquire
multiple dimensions of the heart, or diagnose Alzheimer’s
disease.
“This is the premium imaging system available, and we are
excited to offer this technology to patients in our community,”
said John Short, Senior Vice President, Operations, Resurrection
Medical Center. “The clarity of the images produced by this scanner
gives physicians even greater ability to accurately diagnose
disease in all types of patients, at an even earlier stage, when
treatment may be more effective.”
PET and CT are imaging tools commonly used in detecting,
diagnosing, and staging various types of disease, including cancer.
The 128-slice PET/CT scanner combines two powerful imaging tools
into one exam to enable physicians to more accurately detect tumors
and pinpoint their precise location in the body. PET reveals the
body’s metabolic activity including both normal and abnormal tissue
activity (tumors), while CT reveals the body’s detailed anatomic
structure.
The new scanner will have a substantial impact on oncology,
cardiology and neurology patients.
Patient comfort is increased with the new scanner as well. Using
this system, a PET/CT scan can be performed in minutes as an
outpatient procedure. Also, the scanner’s large opening
accommodates patients up to 500 lbs. and alleviates the sense of
claustrophobia some patients experience.
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