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DRMC Adds 64-Slice CT Scanner
No surprises were discovered when Greenville Mayor Heather Hudson took part in a calcium scoring test to demonstrate the speed and effectiveness of the new unit. The new CT scanner allows DRMC to now offer a number of innovative diagnostics procedures. Drawing the most interest at this time is automated cardiac scanning, a non-invasive and highly accurate alternative to catheterization. “DRMC staff cardiologists Drs. Ben Folk, Ken Hahn, John Herzog, Michael Mansour, and Norrapol Wattanasuwan will find the new scanner a useful tool to add to their diagnostic capabilities,” said Dr. Steven Chapman, DRMC cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon. “With the PACS online radiology system, physicians can see these heart images in their own offices. We hope the accessibility of this equipment for people of the Delta will encourage residents to be proactive in seeking screening by their primary care provider for heart disease.” Delta Regional CEO Ray Humphreys said the addition of one of the most advanced CT scanners in existence “puts us strides ahead in diagnosing heart disease and cancer early on.” “As the area of the state with the highest per capita incidence of cardiovascular disease, Delta Regional wants to improve the health of our citizens and community by offering diagnostic procedures that can aid earlier detection and treatment of heart disease than ever before,” he said. PHOTO CUTLINE: As part of the introduction of the new scanner, Greenville Mayor Heather Hudson took part in a calcium scoring test to demonstrate the speed and effectiveness of the new unit. Mayor Hudson, and L. Ray Humphreys, CEO of DRMC view Hudson’s heart with radiology technologist Mitch Ainsworth. February 2008 Tags:NoneBookmark:
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