NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem Introduces New State-of-the-Art Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner for Faster, More Accurate Imaging Diagnosis
CT scanners are equipped with the latest technology and offer great power in diagnosing and treating patients in the emergency room.
October 18, 2024
Georges Lecomte, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, visits the site of the newly installed 512-slice CT scanner.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem announced the installation of a new computed tomography (CT) scanner to obtain faster and more accurate imaging diagnoses and improve patient outcomes. CT scans are used to diagnose a variety of injuries and illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, cancer, bone fractures, and blood clots. The newly installed GE Revolution Apex 512 slice computed tomography (CT) scanner is one of the fastest and most powerful units in the industry. The new scanner can capture highly detailed brain images, allowing doctors to rule out acute stroke within five minutes. Additionally, its high-speed, high-resolution scanner allows pediatric patients who have difficulty sitting still.
It is less likely to require repeated scans or sedation, and the radiation dose is lower. A $3 million, three-month renovation included upgrades to patient tables to accommodate bariatric patients weighing up to 675 pounds. NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem is committed to health care excellence, and acquiring the latest technology helps us deliver on that promise.
New 512-slice CT scanner installed at NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem.
“At NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, we are deeply committed to providing the highest standards of patient care to our community,” said Georges H. Leconte, MPA, FAB, CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem. says. “With the addition of the new 512-slice CT scanner and its multidimensional capabilities, patients will have access to accurate, high-quality diagnostic images, leading to improved diagnosis and treatment.”
“Our emergency department will be equipped with a new, state-of-the-art 512-slice CT scanner that will improve quality, safety and patient care for Harlem residents,” said New York City Health + Hospitals/Harlem Emergency Department co-director. states. Dr. Anjali Phulvani. “The new CT scanner provides a new type of scan that reduces the radiation dose received by patients, improves image quality, increases efficiency by reducing the total time to complete a study, and improves diagnosis and treatment. We will be able to provide perfusion scans and advanced cardiac imaging to stroke patients. Overall, this is a huge benefit for the hospital and the surrounding community.”
“We are very excited to introduce the state-of-the-art GE Revolution Apex 512 slice CT scanner,” said Leszek Picinski, M.D., Chief of Radiology at New York City Health + Hospitals/Harlem. “The new unit offers state-of-the-art technology, including a highly efficient effortless workflow model, machine learning image reconstruction algorithms (DL), and dual energy acquisition capabilities. Not only do you get access to features, but you also get cardiac workup with an advanced CT cardiac imaging suite. Smart subscription features keep your unit up-to-date for years to come.”
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Media Contact: Philip D. Cooke and Jeanette N. McGill, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem, 212-939-1372
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem is a 268-bed hospital offering a wide range of preventive care, including general medicine and medical subspecialties, general surgery and subsurgery, infectious diseases, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, neonatology, and critical care. We provide primary care and acute care services. care, diagnostic imaging, radiology and nuclear medicine, rehabilitation medicine, psychiatric and substance abuse services, dentistry and oral surgery, physical therapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. They are a regional burn center and a Level II trauma center, a center of excellence for bariatric surgery, breast imaging and sexual assault forensics, a designated stroke and AIDS center, and a World Health Organization UNICEF designated baby-friendly. For more information, please visit https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/harlem.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health system, serving more than 1 million New Yorkers annually at more than 70 patient care facilities in the city’s five boroughs. A robust network of outpatient, neighborhood-based primary and specialty care centers strengthens care coordination with the system’s trauma centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, home care agencies and MetroPlus Health Plans. All of this is supported by 11 key hospitals. Our diverse workforce of more than 43,000 employees is uniquely focused on helping New Yorkers, without exception, live the healthiest lives possible. For more information, visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org and connect with us on Facebook. TwitterInstagram, and LinkedIn.
