VCT scanning is the latest innovation in computed tomography technology, a diagnostic tool that allows the visualization of structures within the human body. VCT captures images of the heart in just five heartbeats, and other organs in only a second, turning them into 3-D views that physicians can use to diagnose and decide the best course of treatment.

The new scanner can be used for a variety of procedures, including cancer care, stroke workup, and kidney and liver exams, but the LightSpeed VCT is most beneficial for cardiac imaging. This new technology can decipher between aortic dissection, pulmonary embolism, and coronary artery disease, the three major causes of mortality in patients with chest pain.

In addition to the new diagnostic power in cardiac cases, the LightSpeed VCT offers the speed and resolution needed for immediate imaging of blood vessels after a stroke.

The new LightSpeed VCT is a non-invasive procedure that will benefit both patients and physicians by reducing patient stress and anxiety, along with the time required for exams. With faster, more accurate scanning techniques, physicians are able to view clearer, sharper images, thus allowing them to review the case within five to ten minutes and make an accurate diagnosis.