Siemens 64-Slice MSCT
HSC Medical Center has the First Upgrade to Siemens 64-Slice MSCT in Southeast Asia (from the first Siemens 16-Slice MSCT in Southeast Asia); the 64-Slice MSCT scanner has set a new benchmark in image quality with its ability to visualize the smallest vessels in heart, brain, abdomen and lung in less than ten seconds.
Siemens 64-Slice is based on the so-called Speed 4D technology utilizing the powerful Straton X-ray tube as a core element. Together with the newest Ultra Fast Ceramic ( UFC ) detector design developed by Siemens and integrated detector electronics, Speed4D technology enables the acquisition of up to 64 slices per gantry rotation. With a rotation speed of 330 milli-seconds, the 64-Slice MSCT produces 194 slices per second, thus enabling early screening for heart disease, stroke and cancer.
For cardiac imaging, it is extremely important to establish a strong experience in the MSCT imaging. HSC Medical Center has performed more than 11,000 MSCT Coronary Angiograms in 6 years – one of the largest series in the World. Many invaluable clinical experiences have been accumulated especially in MSCT coronary angiogram versus invasive coronary Angiogram correlation – more than 2,500 correlation studies (again one of the largest series in the World).
- Images produced by MSCT (Optional Scans)
- Images produced by MSCT (Scans in Diagnostic Packages)
- Virtual MSCT Colonoscopy
Case Studies
The use of MSCT as a diagnostic tool with follow-up cardiac treatment using Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA) & Stent implantation:-
- Coronary Artery disease mimicking gastric pain
- Coronary Artery disease mimicking stroke
- Coronary Artery disease presenting as chest muscle pain
- Coronary Artery disease the silent killer
- Coronary Artery disease presenting as Erectile Dysfunction
- Unusual cardiac cause of shortness of breath caused by tumour