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Cardiology
Advanced Hybrid Cardiac Diagnostic Imaging System
June 18th, 2007
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center now offers patients a unique new hybrid imaging system that expands diagnostic and screening capabilities by combining nuclear cardiology with multi-slice CT imaging in one scanner. With this new device, called the Precedence SPECT/CT system, cardiologists and radiologists can obtain advanced clinical images of the heart that may help lead to potentially lifesaving treatment options or rule out serious heart conditions. The state-of-the-art system is the first in the Northeast and one of only a few nationally dedicated to cardiovascular testing. "We're thrilled to be able to offer to our patients this...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-06-18)
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