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Computed Tomography for CardiologyYou think ahead. We innovate ahead.

Welcome to the forefront of innovation in cardiology, where Computed Tomography emerges as a pivotal tool in the battle against cardiovascular diseases, which are responsible for almost one-third of global deaths1. At the heart of diagnostic imaging, CT plays a significant role in addressing the complexities of cardiac cases, from early detection and diagnostic support to personalized therapy and follow-up. 

In the dynamic realm of cardiology, where accuracy and speed are paramount, Siemens Healthineers delivers one-of-a-kind imaging solutions. Offering a comprehensive suite of solutions from precise anatomical imaging to functional assessments, our CT systems support cardiologists to make informed decisions with confidence. 

As pioneers in cardiac CT solutions, we invite you to witness firsthand how our state-of-the-art CT systems combined with AI-powered technologies are shaping the future of cardiology.

See the profound clinical impact in this video with University Medical Center Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany2

Clinical cases

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Challenging conditions – Visualization in the presence of stents, vessel occlusions, and multiple calcifications

Courtesy of University Medical Center of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany

NAEOTOM Alpha

Clinical example for challenging conditions – Visualization in the presence of stents, vessel occlusions, and multiple calcifications

Challenging conditions – Visualization in the presence of stents, vessel occlusions, and multiple calcifications
cVRT clinical image and Quantum HD Cardiac images with 0.2 mm slice thickness enable the visualization of coronary stents for the assessment of in-stent restenosis.
Clinical image comparison of reconstruction of LAD with and without Quantum PURE Lumen.
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Clinical image comparison of 0.6 mm and 0.2 mm slice thickness in a Quantum HD Cardiac image, added by a cVRT image.
SOMATOM Pro.Pulse in cardiology
SOMATOM Pro.Pulse in cardiology
SOMATOM Pro.Pulse in cardiology - Cardiac CT scan in arrhythmic patient with ZeeFree reconstruction
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Evaluate coronaries with CT imaging
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Cardiac CT made easy with innovative technologies

ZeeFree

A novel reconstruction feature that enables optimal cardiac imaging independent of the detector width. It reduces misalignments usually originating from patient movement, breathing or adjacent cardiac cycles.

Quantum PURE Lumen

Spectral reconstructions are now possible for coronary vessels at full temporal resolution. Virtually remove calcifications from CTA exams for a confident evaluation of vessel lumen, unimpaired by blooming artifacts.2

Simplified Cardiac Workflow

Complex examinations such as cardiac CT are now simplified with our intelligent and intuitive mobile tablet workflow powered by myExam Companion. This allows users with any experience level to perform cardiac scans easily.

White papers 

 

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Reaching more cardiovascular patients with photon-counting CT 

NAEOTOM Alpha with Quantum Technology®, our revolutionary photon-counting CT, delivers Quantum HD Cardiac images with 0.2 mm slice thickness. This breakthrough technology not only visualizes previously undetectable details in the heart but does so without dose penalty. Dive deeper into the benefits of photon-counting technology for cardiac CT by downloading our white paper, a comprehensive insight to this quantum leap in cardiac imaging.

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Optimal Cardiac CT imaging with ZeeFree

Explore further in this white paper how the novel reconstruction feature enables optimal cardiac imaging independent of the detector width.

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When real temporal resolution matters

High native temporal resolution is a fundamental image quality parameter of cardiac CT. Only with a high temporal resolution is it possible to resolve fast-moving objects (e.g., the heart). Explore why real temporal resolution matters in this white paper.

Customer voices

 

Overcoming the barrier of calcifications with the NAEOTOM Alpha class

Cardiac CT accuracy has been a challenge due to calcifications. This has usually led to overestimation of stenosis measurements with CT. With the NAEOTOM Alpha class, this is changing. Herwig Schuchlenz, MD interventional cardiologist at University Hospital Graz, Austria explains how precise quantification on coronary calcifications can help to plan procedures in the cath lab.2

Dual Source CT: 
Individualized patient care with SOMATOM Pro.Pulse

Clinical indications for cardiac CT are evolving rapidly. In this dynamic landscape, Dual Source technology delivers the flexibility in individualized cardiac acquisition – from systolic imaging to full functional assessment at low dose. Step into the early clinical experiences with SOMATOM Pro.Pulse, our latest Dual Source CT, through the eyes of Stephan Schulz, MD, Head of Radiology at Radiologische Allianz, Hamburg, Germany.2 

Capturing heartbeat and rhythm with SOMATOM go.Top

Coronary artery disease is a major cause of mortality. Recent guidelines recommend cardiac CT as frontline testing for coronary artery disease. Gain insights from Alexandros Kallifatidis, MD,  radiologist at St. Luke’s Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, as he explains his approach to assessing patients by capturing heartbeat and rhythm for accurate diagnoses.2

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Source: World Health Organization; key facts of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs); reviewed September 2016
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The statements by Siemens Healthineers’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. Because there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, samples mix, case mix, level of IT and/orautomation adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.
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Quantum PURE Lumen (Vascular Calcium Removal (VCR)) can be used to measure vessel (e.g., coronary) stenoses by removing the contributions of calcium from images, based on a phantom evaluation (Allmendinger T. et al., 2022, Investigative Radiology).
The products/features (mentioned herein) are not commercially available in all countries. Their future availability cannot be guaranteed.