Siemens Demonstrates Groundbreaking Approach to Stroke Diagnosis at ASNR 2009
May 18 2009 - 12:33PM
PR Newswire (US)
Rapid volume perfusion acquisition, intuitive post-processing and
remote access highlight new CT Neuro Engine for comprehensive
workflow efficiency and patient care MALVERN, Pa., May 18
/PRNewswire/ -- As the third leading cause of death in the United
States, stroke effects approximately 795,000 Americans each year --
with an estimated 610,000 accounting as first-time cases(1). And
for a stroke victim, the first few hours are the defining time when
a quick and effective diagnosis can mean the difference between
full recovery and permanent disability. At the 47th Annual Meeting
of the American Society of Neuroradiology in Vancouver, British
Columbia, Canada, May 16-21, Siemens Healthcare (booth #207) brings
stroke diagnosis to the patient with a combination of Siemens
SOMATOM(R) computed tomography (CT) scanner technology and CT Neuro
Engine, offering a unique and complete solution for all aspects of
neuroradiology. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO ) Stroke
is the leading cause of serious long-term disability in the United
States(1). The crucial time for any patient is during the first
three hours after the stroke occurred. Information gathered from
the CT scan can efficiently provide the essential data for a proper
diagnosis and next steps for the patient's well being. "Siemens is
proud to offer volume perfusion capabilities on a wide variety of
our scanners," said Kulin Hemani, vice president, Computed
Tomography, Siemens Healthcare. "Adaptive 4D Spiral, the innovative
acquisition, which allows volume perfusion coverage of up to 15
centimeters on SOMATOM Definition Flash, is currently available,
not only on our premium scanners, but across the entire spectrum of
our SOMATOM Definition CT portfolio, bringing the technology to
every patient. Moreover, the 15 centimeter coverage is offered in
the entire field-of-view, unlike other perfusion techniques offered
on large-area detectors where large cone-beam angle impacts the
volume that can be visualized." 3D Stroke Imaging Whether a fast
stroke evaluation or the display of the infarcted and surrounding
area is needed, the CT Neuro Engine makes all the data available in
only seconds. With syngo(R) Expert-I findings can be shared with
the treating physician or a colleague by simply granting them
remote access from any PC in the network. And to speed up clinical
workflow, 3D evaluations can be performed by simply using syngo
WebSpace from any PC or laptop where the Internet can be accessed.
Siemens 3D stroke imaging provides the highest clinical confidence
using SOMATOM CT exquisite image quality. Fully automated 3D syngo
Volume Neuro Perfusion CT tools facilitate quantitative volume
evaluation for differential diagnosis of ischemic stroke and
supports simultaneous multislice processing, as well as the
stringent time and workflow requirements in an emergency setting
where time is of the essence. The automated guided workflow
provides quick and reliable assessment of dynamic cerebral
perfusion parameters, such as Cerebral Blood Flow (CBF), Cerebral
Blood Volume (CBV), and Time To Peak (TTP) and Mean Transit Time
(MTT). CT Neuro Engine is designed to answer the key questions that
stroke team faces in diagnosis of ischemic stroke, such as
excluding existence of hemorrhage, understanding of irreversibility
of infarcted tissue, and determining portion of potentially
salvageable tissue. Adaptive 4D Spiral Siemens Adaptive 4D Spiral
technology allows the possibility to adapt the coverage to
virtually any organ size, allowing for full brain perfusion
information, enabling a comprehensive view whole disease in stroke
imaging. Adaptive 4D Spiral capabilities are currently available to
more than 300 CT scanners installed throughout the United States.
It is available on SOMATOM Definition Flash, Definition, and
Definition AS scanners, including the newly introduced, cost
effective 20-slice configuration. With Adaptive 4D Spiral, the
Siemens CT scanners are able to address functional imaging
(perfusion images of blood flow over time) specific to the organ
being imaged. This allows Siemens to offer information beyond
simple perfusion and into phase contrast CT. In the case of a
stroke, physicians can use whole-organ perfusion imaging, not only
for a small part of the brain, but for all of it. Time Is Brain
"Time is brain" -- a time until treatment impacts the level of
damage caused by the stroke. In other words: the faster a stroke is
treated, the better the odds that the patient could have a complete
recovery, or, at the most, a mild disability. With Siemens CT
stroke imaging, the stroke team can have the confidence in the
imaging excellence and the speed of the data to make the best
decision for the patient. (1)
http://www.cdc.gov/Stroke/stroke_facts.htm The Siemens Healthcare
Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare
industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with
core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and
therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering,
including information technology and system integration. With its
laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the
first integrated healthcare company, bringing together imaging and
lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology
solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens
Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care
-- from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and
care. Additionally, Siemens Healthcare is the global market leader
in innovative hearing instruments. The company employs around
49,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the
fiscal year 2008 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of
euro 11.2 billion, orders of euro 11.8 billion, and Sector profit
of euro 1.2 billion. Further information can be found by visiting
http://www.siemens.com/healthcare.
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