(Philadelphia,
PA - December 8, 2008) - Roxborough Memorial Hospital has
acquired the latest in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
technology by installing the new Vantage Titan Unit from Toshiba
America Medical Systems.
As the only one currently operating in
Philadelphia, and one of only two in the entire five county
area, the 1.5T Vantage Titan's new open-bore is 18 percent
larger than most other existing 1.5T systems. That larger open
space allows for shoulder-to-shoulder imaging, and its
ultra-short magnet length of 1.4 meters is expected to provide a
better imaging experience for all patients. In addition,
Toshiba's patented Pianissimo® technology offers a significantly
quieter MRI experience that should be immediately noticeable to
patients, particularly those who may have experienced
uncomfortably noisy MRI tests in the past.
Dr. William R. Reinus, Roxborough Memorial's
director of Radiology, praised the technological advancements
that make the Vantage Titan so unique. "By offering the largest
and widest bore available with a significant reduction in noise,
it is a dramatic improvement over traditional open-bore 1.5T MR
systems," he said.
"The larger bore provides much more space for
patients inside the machine, and the reduction of acoustic noise
is significant because that is the most common cause of patient
discomfort during an MRI exam," Dr. Reinus added. "These
features should help to create a better imaging experience for
our patients, especially those with claustrophobia. We are also
excited because this MRI machine will increase the range and
comfort of patients that can be imaged at our hospital,
including individuals weighing up to 440 pounds."
MRI is a non-invasive testing procedure that
uses a powerful magnetic field to produce detailed pictures of
organs, soft tissues, bone and virtually all other internal body
structures. It provides a powerful diagnostic tool to supplement
other imaging methods such as x-ray, ultrasound or computed
tomography (CT) scanning.
"With the addition of the Titan, and the
previous installation of our new CT scanner, we believe that we
now have a true state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging facility
with all services conveniently located within our Radiology
department for the first time," said John J. Donnelly, Jr., the
hospital's chief executive officer. "This accessibility will be
a tremendous benefit and convenience for our patients, as well
as the doctors and employees who care for them."
For more information or to make an MRI
appointment, call 215-487-4320.
About Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Roxborough Memorial Hospital, part of
Solis Healthcare, is a vibrant 137-bed community hospital that
is committed to providing the best care and the most current
medical technology available for our patients. In a "best in
value" study of 1,500 hospitals in the country's 100 largest
cities conducted by Data Advantage, LLC of Louisville, KY,
Roxborough Memorial was rated first among 35 general acute care
hospitals in the Philadelphia market, and among the top 100
nationally for their combination of quality, efficiency,
affordability and patient satisfaction. For a physician referral
call 1-866-822-4RMH (4674).
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