The offices of Dr. George Shapiro & Dr. Jeffrey Shapiro have joined the ranks of the country’s premier healthcare providers that offer patients access to the world’s most advanced multislice computed tomography (CT) system by recently installing a 64-slice CT scanner from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

Featuring the most sophisticated multislice CT technologies available, the 64-slice CT scanner can capture precise images of any area of the body in as little as a ten second breathhold. The fast scanning capabilities and unmatched image quality offer significant benefits for a quick and accurate diagnosis. For example, a chest exam, which takes 20-30 minutes with a standard CT scanner, can now be performed in just 19 seconds with images that allow physicians to see internal injuries and disease in greater detail than ever before.

With the coverage and the speed capabilities of this CT scanner, a wider range of patients also may have more options to undergo noninvasive procedures. For example, the system can be used to more accurately visualize soft plaque and measure coronary stenosis for the detection of heart disease, which has historically required more invasive or surgical procedures to confirm a diagnosis.

Another benefit of this 64-slice CT scanner is that its detector features a highly efficient ceramic material that is able to reduce the overall radiation exposure to patients. The system’s dose control features provide up to a 40 percent total dose reduction for the patient to make exams as safe and comfortable as possible. The system also accommodates the scanning of both large and taller patients with the ability to expand its field-of-view to accommodate specific patient sizes and clinical needs.