Fast and Precise - LightSpeed 64-Slice VCT Scanner

Think of your body as a house.

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Sometimes doctors need to take a close look at what's inside, without performing surgery to do so. That's why at Florida Hospital, we have the newest generation of CT scanners: The 64-slice LightSpeed VCT. It produces 3-D images of your heart, lungs and other organs that are so detailed and accurate it's as if your doctor opened a door in your body and peered inside. With the LightSpeed VCT, your heart can be checked for heart disease; or your blood vessels can be examined for signs of stroke. It's a great way to look for and prevent future problems. Best of all, these scans are inexpensive, painless and can be performed in mere seconds.

How does 64-slice VCT work?

The test combines rapid x-ray scanning with multiple computed tomography (CT) to produce the most detailed images of the heart, lungs, brain, and other organs without surgery. A computer assembles the x ray 'slices' into an image of the organ that reveals its complete structure. Depending on the organ or area being scanned, the patient may receive an injection of contrast dye to highlight the blood vessels of the area and obtain a better image.

What does this mean For You?

Precision: The Volume Computed Tomography (VCT) or 64-slice scanner is an advanced imaging system that produces highly detailed images of internal body parts, which can be used to create 3D images. These 3D images are in such high resolution that they will greatly help your health care provider better diagnose some hard-to-detect conditions. By having a CT scan performed, your physician will obtain all the detailed information necessary, while you experience a very fast and comfortable exam.

Faster and Detailed Diagnosis: The VCT scanner requires less time for breath-holds, giving you less overall stress. Because the exam is faster than one using regular CT scanners, the images will be less affected by motion, facilitating more rapid results and if necessary, an early start of treatment.

Comfort: The staff at Florida Hospital Imaging Services is highly trained and engaged to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients. We offer a comfortable experience combined with the highest health care standards for the best results.

What Can 64-slice VCT detect?

The state-of-the-art VCT imaging system can be used to diagnose common and hard-to-detect health problems in areas such as:

• Head (i.e. stroke assessment)
• Neck
• Chest
• Heart (i.e. CT coronary angiography)
• Abdomen
• Lungs (i.e. 3D lung nodule analysis)
• Colon (i.e. virtual colonography)
• Legs

Limitations:

CT scans involve radiation exposure, a particular concern for children. Those who are overweight or have stents or extensive calcium deposits won't generate useful images, since fat can distort x-rays and the beams cannot penetrate metal or calcium.

How do I schedule a VCT Scan?

Consult with your physician about Florida Hospital's new 64-slice VCT scanners. If your doctor determines that VCT can help with your diagnosis, schedule an appointment at Florida Hospital Orlando calling, 407/303-5884, or at Celebration Health by calling 407/303-4111.

Where do I go?

Florida Hospital has nine convenient locations that provide comprehensive services for your imaging needs. Florida Hospital Orlando and Celebration Health have the new 64-slice VCT scanners.

Florida Hospital Imaging Center locations:

Florida Hospital Orlando - VCT
407/303-5884
601 East Rollins Street
Orlando, FL 32803

Florida Hospital Celebration - VCT
407/303-4111
400 Celebration Place,
Second Floor
Celebration, FL 34747

Florida Hospital Apopka
201 North Park Avenue
Apopka, Florida 32703

Florida Hospital Altamonte
661 East Altamonte Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Florida Hospital Altamonte Medical Plaza
661 East Altamonte Drive
Suite 132
Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701

Florida Hospital East Orlando
7727 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, FL 32822

Florida Hospital Kissimmee
450 North Orange Blossom Trail
Kissimmee, FL 34744

Florida Hospital Orlando Medical Plaza
2501 North Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32804

Winter Park Memorial Hospital
200 North Lakemont Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32792