Philips unveils rapid 3D CT scan system
26 November 2007
Royal Philips Electronics' latest CT body scanner, Brilliance iCT scanner,
allows radiologists to produce high-quality images with exceptional
acquisition speed. It can capture a 3D image of the entire heart in "just
two beats" and with reduced x-ray exposure.

A 3D image of the heart from the Philips Brilliance iCT
scanner
All images also can be accessed on any computer in a hospital or by
colleagues and researchers remotely, to make it easier for the whole team to
share information. The scanners deliver key clinical insights for a wide
range of applications in the radiology and cardiology settings, while the
enhanced visualizations will be valuable for doctors diagnosing and treating
problems within the heart.
The scanner is also designed to reduce patients’ exposure to X-rays. The
scan is quicker, as the machine’s X-ray emitting gantry — the giant
ring-shaped part that surrounds the patient — can rotate four times in a
single second, which is 22% faster than current systems. Procedures possible
with the new system can reduce x-ray radiation by 80% compared to other
systems.
“Our innovations are perfect demonstrations of Philips’ commitment to
enable healthcare providers to devote attention to their patients, not just
the technology,” says Steve Rusckowski, CEO of Philips Medical Systems. “The
new Brilliance iCT scanner announced today was specifically designed by
Philips to make the job of the clinicians easier and improve the experience
of the patient.”
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