New imaging equipment helps enhance the patient experience
Offering an enhanced experience with more accurate and higher-quality imaging.
New imaging technology at UF Health Jacksonville offers an enhanced patient experience with more accurate and higher-quality imaging. With the addition of the Definition Flash dual-source CT scanner and the 3T Vida MRI scanner, patients have access to a full range of high-quality diagnostic imaging services.
The dual-source CT scanner, complete with Stellar Detector, captures faster images, resulting in a lower dose of radiation with improved image quality. With flash speed, whole body scans can be completed in just five seconds. This is especially helpful for patients who have difficulty holding their breath during scans. The lower radiation dose is also much safer for patients, especially cancer patients who may need multiple scans during their treatment, or for pediatric patients, who sometimes need to be sedated for a scan. Thanks to our new equipment, these scans can now be completed without the extra preparation, time and strain on the patient. Other benefits include advanced cardiac and neuro imagery with higher resolution.
The dual-source CT scanner, complete with Stellar Detector, allows faster acquisition of images at minimal radiation dose without compromising image quality.
The 3T Vida MRI scanner is equipped with BioMatrix sensors, which capture head and respiratory motion. Breathing patterns are automatically detected by respiratory sensors that allow the automatic triggering of scans without further interaction. The new technology simplifies image acquisition and shortens patient preparation. As a result, overall scan time is reduced. This benefits patients who are claustrophobic or have difficulty holding their breath.
The 3T Vida MRI scanner accommodates patients who are claustrophobic or have difficulty holding their breath.
In addition to the BioMatrix technology, the Vida MRI scanner has various revolutionary features, including liver lab for fat and iron quantification and free-breathing, high-resolution cardiac MRI with compressed sensing. Similarly, with Definition Flash, cardiac/coronary imaging is taken to new heights with the ability to cover the entire chest in less than a second, at all heart rates and, if necessary, without a breath hold.
The new equipment helps improve patient care and provides new opportunities for cardiac, vascular and body imaging research. Visit UFHealthJax.org/radiology to learn more.
