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We rely on our expertise to make judgments. We depend upon the latest technology to make sure our judgments are based on the best, most reliable information available in the field.

The GE LightSpeed 64-Slice CT Angiography System puts powerful computer innovation behind some the best, time-honored technologies to enable us to obtain precise, detailed images of even small arteries, like the coronary arteries, from numerous angles or “slices”. We use the Lightspeed CT Scanner to give us a pin-point, accurate description of your cardiovascular system in shorter time and with less radiation exposure than previous “CAT” scanners. And we can zero in on small blood vessels without the risk associated with invasive procedures.

That means more comfort and less stress for you. When you come in for your test, you may be given an injection to assist with imagining. Often, no injection is required. You’ll recline on a padded table that transports you easily inside the ample sphere of the scanner. The procedure is quick and easy. And it’s faster than ever before imaginable. You’ll have the results of your exam on the day of the procedure. Assuming no immediate intervention is required, a written report will be on your doctor’s desk with 48 hours.

Better health at the speed of light is no longer a goal. It’s a reality thanks to technology like the GE Lightspeed CT Scanner.