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Hoboken UMC Has Found a Safer Way to Diagnose Your Condition |
The hospital has acquired the revolutionary new Somatom Definition CT scanner, the first and only in Hudson County.
Hoboken, NJ, August 11, 2009 – Hoboken University Medical Center has
acquired a revolutionary new technology called the Somatom Definition
CT scanner that produces high quality medical images, safely. Unlike
other scanners, Hoboken UMC’s CT actively manages the radiation doses
in 100% of examinations, blocking unnecessary doses for that particular
patient, making it the safest CT scanner in Hudson County. “It’s
pretty simple,” remarks Spiros Hatiras, Chief Executive Officer of
Hoboken UMC. “Great images. An absolute minimum amount of radiation.
Fast. Safe. Accurate.”
Medical staff members say the Somatom Definition CT will further
improve patient care. “It provides a level of flexibility for CT
scanning that we have never had before. The technology can be utilized
for nearly any kind of exam or condition from stroke, internal organ
assessment, to cancer staging, and on any type of patient, according to
the needs of the individual,” explains Dr. Kozel, President of Hoboken
UMC’s Medical Staff.
Hoboken UMC’s CT scanner’s patient-friendly design has the largest
opening and field of view of any scanner on the market, giving even the
most claustrophobic patients a quick, reliable diagnosis. When
children need a CT scan, this technology delivers high quality imaging
with the most minimal exposure to radiation for a prompt diagnosis with
a greater degree of protection.
With many CT scanners, physicians can see the structure, size, shape
and location of clinical details, but these images can’t answer all
diagnostic questions. The Somatom Definition CT has 2D, 3D, and 4D
imaging, and provides detailed images and advanced diagnostic
capabilities. “Hoboken UMC’s new CT provides additional information
that enables doctors to differentiate, characterize, isolate and
distinguish the tissue, making it easier to determine the disease,”
offers Dr. Bahramipour, Hoboken UMC’s Radiology Medical Director. “The
new technology we have adopted in 4D imaging adapts to each patient’s
clinical needs and covers the exact area the patient requires. “
Hoboken UMC is committed to improving quality everyday. To schedule a
CT exam, or for any further questions patients should call the Imaging
Department at (201) 418-3085.
About Hoboken University Medical Center
Hoboken University Medical Center is a 328-bed facility located in
the heart of Hoboken. Hoboken UMC recently unveiled a new state-of-the
art Emergency Department that delivers more efficient, better care to
Hudson area patients. It is the oldest continuing hospital in New
Jersey, with some of the area’s best doctors and nurses, the latest in
medical technology, and a host of medical specialties to treat people
of all ages and ailments. Hoboken UMC holds a Gold Seal of Approval for
high quality patient care and safety from the Joint Commission on
Health Care, and is a member of the New Jersey Hospital Association.
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