Vinh City General Hospital applies advanced technology, CT scan. 256-slice scanner

The pinnacle of diagnosis and pathology identification

With the advancement of science and technology, diagnostic imaging plays an increasingly important role in the process of medical examination and treatment. CT scan. Scanner is one of the diagnostic imaging techniques that effectively supports the process of diagnosing and identifying diseases.

In order to help people screen for dangerous diseases, promptly detect and diagnose complex diseases, and improve the effectiveness of disease treatment, since May 2022, Vinh City General Hospital has put into use the most modern imaging diagnostic system in the region - 256-slice CT Scanner, manufactured by the American company Philip.

In order to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, Vinh City General Hospital has put into use the most modern imaging diagnostic system in the region - 256-slice CT scanner. Photo: PV

Since the official introduction of the 256-slice CT scanner system, hundreds of patients have been examined with the support of this modern medical device, to promptly detect diseases that previously required a lot of time and many complicated procedures to identify; thereby creating effective treatment regimens.

As in the case of patient D.VT (62 years old), who previously had signs of left chest pain and had been examined in many places but had not yet discovered the disease. After being examined and being prescribed a CT scan with 256 slices of coronary arteries at Vinh City General Hospital, the doctors discovered that he had >80% narrowing of 3 coronary arteries and was advised to transfer to a central hospital for timely coronary stent placement.

Similarly, patient CXQ (74 years old) was admitted to the hospital because of sudden abdominal pain in the left paraumbilical region. The patient underwent a CT scan. The 256-slice scanner detected a sac-shaped abdominal aortic aneurysm, located below the renal artery. Thanks to the support of modern equipment, the doctors promptly conducted a professional consultation to accurately diagnose the disease and successfully perform emergency surgery on the patient.

As for patient CVH (57 years old), the disease was accidentally discovered during a general health check-up at Vinh City General Hospital. The doctor advised him to have a CT scan with 256 slices of the whole body to screen for the disease. After the scan, a tumor was detected in the pituitary gland and the doctor advised him to be transferred to a central hospital for timely examination and treatment.

Applications to improve the effectiveness of medical examination and treatment

The investment in the most advanced imaging diagnostic system in the region today - 256-slice CT. Scanner is in the direction of improving the quality of medical examination and treatment, meeting the needs of the people of Vinh City General Hospital. Besides the ability to perform basic techniques such as 128-slice CT. Scanner or less, the 256-slice CT. Scanner system also possesses many outstanding advantages:

About screening for cardiovascular diseases:The machine applies advanced, modern technology, with super fast image capture and processing speed, only 01 (second) to give the most vivid and clear image of the heart and coronary arteries that other CT scanners cannot meet. In particular, it can handle cases: rapid, irregular heartbeat, coronary artery calcification, coronary artery stents, obese patients, pediatrics...

256-slice multislice computed tomography (MSCT) coronary angiography image.

On screening for neurological diseases:The machine has wide coverage, fast processing, and can screen the entire brain parenchyma and surrounding organs. It is the most effective tool for early diagnosis of stroke, making the most of the "golden time" for intervention for patients.

About full body scan:The 256-slice CT Scanner is also used to scan and screen for diseases of the whole body (head-chest-abdomen-pelvis). With a scanning time of less than 3 minutes, it can detect early small tumors, the level of metastasis to body parts, etc. In addition, the 256-slice CT Scanner reduces radiation dose by up to 80%, minimizing the impact on the patient's health.

MSCT 256-slice image of the thoracic-abdominal-pelvic aortic system.

In order to maximize the strengths of the modern machinery system, over the past time, the team of doctors and technicians of the Department of Diagnostic Imaging of the Hospital, who have been well-trained, have completely mastered the techniques of operating, taking and reading film results on the 256-slice CT Scanner System, and at the same time, have received professional consultation from leading experts in the field of diagnostic imaging from central hospitals (Hanoi Medical University Hospital, Hanoi Heart Hospital, etc.), thereby, many patients have been screened, detected early, accurately diagnosed and promptly treated for systemic diseases; neurological and cranial diseases; especially cardiovascular diseases.

Vinh City General Hospital cooperated with leading experts from central hospitals to read and confirm CT scan results for patients. Photo: PV

Doctor CKI: Nguyen Trong Hieu - Deputy Director of Vinh City General Hospitalaffirmed: “The hospital received positive feedback from many patients when they came to the hospital for disease screening using the 256-slice CT Scanner system and were detected early by doctors, and timely treatment advice was given for diseases, especially coronary artery diseases at the asymptomatic stage or with very vague symptoms; thereby, improving the effectiveness of disease treatment and minimizing risks, accidents, and complications later. The application of the 256-slice CT Scanner system to medical examination and treatment activities at the hospital has important significance in disease screening, diagnosis and treatment; improving the quality of care and health protection for people in Vinh city in particular and neighboring areas in general”.

With a modern medical equipment system that is gradually being synchronized and effectively applied, and a team of doctors and nurses receiving attention and training to improve their skills, Vinh City General Hospital continues to strive to fulfill its mission of taking care of community health; becoming a trusted medical examination and treatment address for people in and outside the province./.