Siemens unveils world’s first dual source Computed Tomograph
Somatom Definition will spark new era of medical imaging
Nov 17, 2005
Siemens’ CT Somatom Definition, is the first dual source CT worldwide with two x-ray tubes inside. It will provide clearer, more detailed images, lead to a wider ranger of clinical applications, and ultimately produce a higher quality of patient care.
The patient was admitted with atypical chest pain under exertion. A 6-second cardiac CT scan was performed to rule out coronary artery disease. The heart rate during the scan varied from 79 to 86 beats / minute.
Comparison of the left coronary artery and circumflex artery in diastole (phase of cardiac filling) and systole (phase of cardiac contraction). Normally, only images from the relatively motion-free diastolic phase can be used for CT imaging. Due to the superior temporal resolution of the SOMATOM Definition, all cardiac phases can be displayed without motion artifacts.
Reference Number: MedCT200511019-07
