256 SLICE CT-FLASH ~ Lowest Radiation Dose

What is the CT-FLASH?

The fastest CT scanner with the lowest radiation dose

Who needs the CT-FLASH?

• Patients who want to have the lowest radiation exposure possible
• Patients who undergo repeated CT scans such as kidney stones, lung nodules or cancer follow-up studies

How much is radiation reduced?

• 75% less radiation than any other CT for all body parts such as brain, chest, abdomen, pelvis and spine
• 90% less radiation for Coronary CTA than any other CT scanner
• 95% less radiation for Coronary CTA than Thallium Nuclear Stress Test or Cardiac Catheterization

How does the CT-FLASH lower radiation?

• Stray radiation is blocked out
• Unneeded radiation is filtered out
• Vital organs are protected
• Specialized adaptive dose shields customize the lowest possible radiation for each patient
• Beam cycles off when aiming directly at the sensitive breast and thyroid regions
• 256 slices are acquired simultaneously

Is the CT-FLASH really lightning fast?

• Images are acquired in the blink of an eye
• Breath holding is now optional

Who has the CT-FLASH?

• Zwanger-Pesiri Plainview
  • First in the Northeast USA
  • First in an outpatient radiology facility in USA
• Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins and NYU