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64 Slice CT Imaging

The LightSpeed VCT (Volume Computed Tomography) scanner from GE Healthcare allows our clinicians to complete extremely fast exams while tailoring the 3-D image quality, anatomic coverage and scan speeds to meet patient needs. 

The LightSpeed VCT system can deliver up to 73 percent more coverage per second of a given region of the body over previous CT technology. This capability opens new diagnostic possibilities for the clinician.  LightSpeed VCT’s features also allow physicians to perform other studies more efficiently, including those for neurology, oncology, trauma and angiography.

64 Slice CT Technology

What is a CT scan?

A CT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of x-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images (often called slices), both horizontally and vertically, of the body. A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays. CT scans also minimize exposure to radiation. In conventional x-rays, a beam of energy is aimed at the body part being studied. A plate behind the body part captures the variations of the energy beam after it passes through skin, bone, muscle, and other tissue. While much information can be obtained from a regular x-ray, a lot of detail about internal organs and other structures is not available.

In computed tomography, the x-ray beam moves in a circle around the body. This allows many different views of the same organ or structure, and provides much greater detail. The x-ray information is sent to a computer that interprets the x-ray data and displays it in 2-dimensional and/or 3-dimensional form on a monitor.

Equipment Footage

This video segment includes footage of the LightSpeed VCT system, including views from various angles and distances, and various clips of patients with a technologist and/or physician. View video.

3D Heart Motion Clinical Images

This video clip provides an example of the 3D images obtained using the LightSpeed VCT system. View video.  For more information about having a Heart CT Scan (also known as a Coronary Calcium Scoring CT Scan) performed, click here. 

Your CT Exam - What to Expect

This 3-minute video talks about what types of images will be taken, how to prepare for the exam, and how long you should plan to be at the hospital.  View video.