Stern Acquires Siemens Somatom Definition Flash CT Scanner

Stern Cardiovascular Foundation now has a new In-Office CT scanner. This new scanner is a Siemens Somatom Definition Flash 2010 capable of capturing images of the heart's coronary arteries. The scan can acquire the images in as little as one heartbeat with the least amount of radiation possible. In addition, Calcium-score screening tests which help detect calcium deposits in the coronary arteries can be done. Stern Cardiovascular is accredited for adult patients in the Head and Neck, Cardiac, Chest, and Abdomen areas.