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Methodist Healthcare leads the way with its commitment to excellence by being the first in the Mid-South to introduce the LightSpeed VCT 64-Slice Scanner, the most advanced CT or "Cat" scan technology in the world. Located at both Methodist North Hospital and Methodist South Hospital, this impressive technology's incredible speed and high quality images provide significant advancements in diagnostics. This new imaging tool is important in diagnosing and pinpointing heart attack, stroke and other neurological problems. With amazing speed and clarity, scans allow doctors to see coronary artery blockages and the motion and pumping action of a patient's heart. And speaking of speed, in just one second this scanner can non-invasively capture the image of an organ, scan the entire body in ten seconds and produce images of the heart and coronary arteries in less than five heartbeats. The scanner offers a multitude of other uses including scans for cancer, trauma and other internal injuries. Available only by physician referral, both Methodist North and Methodist South offer the following innovative procedures through the LightSpeed VCT Scanner: -
5-Beat CardiacTM - The ability to capture images of the whole heart and coronary arteries in just five heartbeats - providing clearer images of cardiovascular anatomy and a shorter breath hold for the sick and elderly. -
Stroke Work-Up - Once a stroke occurs, treatment must be delivered as quickly as possible to ensure the best outcome for the patient. The LightSpeed VCT delivers the speed and resolution required for rapid imaging of blood vessels in the brain. This enables physicians to make a quick diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment while reducing the number of exams a patient may need to undergo. Additional 64-Slice CT scanner procedures include: brain, kidney, liver and lung exams, colonography, oncology/cancer care, inner ear ailments and abdominal and spinal injuries. Ask your doctor about the LightSpeed VCT 64-Slice Scanner and how its extraordinary imaging capabilities can benefit your health and wellness.
Referral Information
Methodist Diagnostic Center - North
3950 New Covington Pike
Memphis, TN 38128
Phone: 901.516.5550 Methodist Diagnostic Center - South
1300 Wesley Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
Phone: 901.516.3805
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