Wednesday 18 January 2012

Launching of 64-slice CT scan and digital mammogram

On 17th January 2012, our medical centre launched its brand new 64-slice CT scan by Toshiba and digital mammogram. The newly installed CT scanner at Rejang Medical Centre is capable of producing images of the heart and its surrounding arteries that are almost as reliable and accurate as more invasive procedures to check for blockages.

Though the 64-slice CT scanner won't replace the need for inspecting arteries by cardiac catheterization (or coronary angiography), the scans will help cardiologists more quickly rule out those who can skip the more invasive procedures. Studies have also showed that early detection with 64-CT is a good predictor of who will need angioplasty or coronary bypass surgery to open up new blood supply routes to the heart.

Dr. Annuar Rapaee, formerly Associate Professor of UNIMAS, a consultant cardiologist, will be manning the newly launched cardiology services at Rejang Medical Centre to enable the full utilization of the facility. 

Technical features of our new CT are scanner are available at http://rejangmedicalcentre.blogspot.com/2012/01/64-bit-mammogram.html


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