A PET/CT scanner, the Siemens Biograph mCT, is now available at Erlanger.
Erlanger Health System now offers patients access to the latest imaging technology with the acquisition of a PET/CT scanner, the Siemens Biograph mCT, said officials.
This positron emission tomography/computed tomography scanner produces advanced, noninvasive PET, CT and PET/CT imaging services in a comfortable system designed for patients weighing up to 500 pounds. The open design, large bore, and fast scan times help patients feel more comfortable and less claustrophobic during the imaging test, said officials.
“Our new PET/CT scanner is one of the most cutting-edge imaging systems available today,” said Dr. Saima Muzahir of Tennessee Interventional and Imaging Associates. “It’s fast, highly accurate, and allows us to deliver comfortable imaging experiences to our patients.”
The system’s dose-reduction technologies minimize patient exposure to radiation. Additionally, fast scan times result in less patient motion, so image quality and the overall patient experience can be optimized.
PET/CT scans produce 3-dimensional, color images of the human body that are frequently used to investigate neurological conditions, cancer and heart disease. The CT scanner portion of the system can examine the size and shape of body organs and tissue, while the PET scan looks at the function of those organs.
“We are very excited to bring the Biograph mCT to Erlanger to advance our PET/CT capabilities,” said Kevin M. Spiegel, FACHE, Erlanger president and CEO. “This system will provide our doctors with a wide range of imaging options for many different types of patients.”