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May 8, 2008 -- Las Vegas --
As a testament to the growing demand to improve patient care while
reducing healthcare costs, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has
installed the first Aquilion ONE™ dynamic volume CT system in the Western
U.S. at Nevada Imaging Centers in Las Vegas.
“As the only dynamic volume CT system in
the world, the Aquilion ONE’s ability to image an entire organ
and show function means faster, more accurate diagnosis, better
patient outcomes and ultimately lower healthcare costs,” explained
Dr. William W. Orrison, chief of Neuroradiology, Nevada Imaging
Centers. “Nevada
Imaging Centers is committed to best-in-class solutions for its
thousands of patients and is thrilled to be the first site in
the Western
U.S. to offer this truly revolutionary technology.”
Toshiba’s
Aquilion ONE Dynamic Volume CT System |
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Toshiba’s Aquilion ONE dynamic
volume CT system, which was first unveiled less than six months
ago at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual
meeting, utilizes 320 ultra high resolution detector rows (0.5
mm in width) to image an entire organ in a single gantry rotation.
The result is unparalleled in diagnostic imaging today and
produces a 4D clinical video showing up to 16 cm of anatomical
coverage, enough to capture the entire brain or heart, and
show its movement such as blood flow.
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“We believe the Aquilion ONE’s ability to scan an entire organ, including large organs like the brain, and show the organ’s dynamic movement will reduce the diagnosis time of stroke, heart conditions and other life-threatening diseases from hours and days to just mere minutes,” added Dr. Orrison. “For
our patients, detecting disease at its earliest stages is critical and can have
significant positive impacts on their quality of life.”
In addition, the Aquilion ONE’s single, comprehensive exam can provide physicians
with data to replace a variety of duplicative tests and invasive procedures.
“Toshiba designed the Aquilion ONE for today’s healthcare environment,” said Doug Ryan, senior director, CT Business Unit, Toshiba. “By replacing several tests with this single exam, the Aquilion ONE will allow physicians to treat at-risk patients immediately – saving
resources and time for both healthcare facilities and patients.”
Nevada Imaging Centers will use the Aquilion ONE dynamic volume CT system to diagnose at-risk patients with a variety of medical conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cerebral vascular disease and musculoskeletal injuries.
With five locations throughout the greater Las Vegas community, Nevada Imaging Centers trains its board-certified radiologists on the latest technologies and best practices to assured its patients receive the best care possible. For more information, visit www.nevadaimaging.com.
About Toshiba
With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical
Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic
imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging
research for all modalities in the United States. Toshiba
Medical Systems Corp., an independent group company of Toshiba
Corp., is a global leading provider of diagnostic medical
imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such
as CT, Cath & EP Labs, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine,
MRI and information systems. Toshiba Corp. is a leader in
information and communications systems, electronic components,
consumer products, and power systems. Toshiba has approximately
191,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of $60 billion.
For more information, visit www.medical.toshiba.com.
Source: Toshiba
America Medical Systems
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