TOPEKA (KSNT) – Stormont Vail Health announced on Friday that one of its departments is adding new technology to help its staff see multiple blood vessels from two angles during medical procedures.
Taylor Bugg with Stormont Vail Health announced the healthcare center’s Interventional Radiology suite is installing a biplane angiography system called the Siemens Healthineers ARTIS system, which allows physicians to see blood vessels from two angles — which helps staff perform medically invasive procedures, like surgeries.
The hospital said the addition of the new technology can help providers work with “greater precision” and can save time during treatments with stroke intervention, trauma-related vascular care and other invasive procedures. The system can provide detailed imagery while keeping radiation exposure low, according to Bugg.
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“When you’re treating high‑acuity cases, having clear, real‑time images is critical,” said Amber Judd, director of cardiac procedures in a press release. “This technology gives our team more information right when they need it, helping them make decisions quickly and confidently.”
An Interventional Radiology department uses CT scans and ultrasound imaging technology, as well as catheters to help with diagnosis and treatment of diseases. For more information about Stormont Vail Health, you can click here.
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