New PET/CT System Addresses Clinical Indications in Oncology, Neurology, and Cardiology

A leading medical imaging manufacturer has launch a new Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) system that enables clinicians to serve a wide range of patients and move into new service areas using commercially available PET tracers.

The new system automates previously manual tasks enabling users to address more indications in oncology, neurology and cardiology. The system uses 4-mm Lutetium Oxyorthosilicate (LSO) crystals to provide rapid scintillation with a high-light output, and the lowest possible achievable dose to visualize small lesions.


The Siemens Healthcare (Erlangen, Germany) Biograph Horizon system has features that help automate tasks, streamline workflow, and increase productivity and can perform a scan in less than five minutes. Image reconstruction occurs in parallel to acquisition and is ready 30 seconds after the scan. The QuantiQC feature runs overnight calibration and quality control procedures.

The Biograph Horizon also features the syngo.via Molecular Imaging Workplace image processing solution for measurements and reporting. Other features include automated tools to visualize diagnostic information in real time, automate prefetching, preprocessing, and display comparison of previous findings. The system also features Siemens ALPHA technology for automatic registration, and EQ/PET that can calculate precise changes in tumor uptake.

Steve Holmes, Sales Director, Siemens Healthcare, said, “At a time when there is a demand to drive down cost while enhancing productivity, Siemens is well placed to support with technology capable of improving care pathways and maximizing investments. The Biograph Horizon provides a cost-effective PET/CT imaging solution that does not compromise on quality. As our smallest PET/CT system, it offers low power requirements and a small footprint to ensure reduced operating and maintenance costs, with the flexibility to meet expanding clinical needs.”

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