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SPECIAL FEATURE: Leading Innovation
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Multi-slice CT System
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, the leading manufacturer in Japan’s diagnostic
imaging equipment market, in September 2004 launched into the global market the
Aquilion 64 multi-slice CT system, the world’s first multi-slice CT system able to capture
64 x 0.5mm cross sectional slices simultaneously. In May 2006 the latest model in the
series added support for high resolution, high speed three-dimensional imaging at low
doses, supporting the company in its efforts to manufacture diagnostic imaging sys-
tems that improve the quality of patient care.
>CUSTOMER VALUE THROUGH INNOVATION
Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation works in close collaboration with major hospitals worldwide to
enhance equipment performance and develop new clinical applications. The Aquilion 64 multislice
CT system integrates high resolution scanning technology that can carry out a full scan in a 0.35 sec-
ond gantry rotation. Toshiba’s intuitive clinical workflow coupled with uncompromising image qual-
ity takes diagnostic imaging to a new level. This is paramount in cardiac examinations, where rapid
conversion of large volumes of data reduces post processing times for both doctors and technicians.
>VALUE FOR CUSTOMERS
A 64 multi-slice CT system brings numerous benefits to medical
centers, not least the ability to image multiple organs of the
body with short exposure times, and at a level of clarity that
improves diagnosis.
The multi-slice CT system is particularly useful for accurately
imaging fast moving functions, such as the coronary artery, and
has opened up new fields of diagnosis that represent major
advances over traditional cardiovascular examination. The sys-
tem also achieves this through non-invasive examinations that
both improve patient comfort and dramatically reduce exami-
nation times. It is towards continued progress in these areas that
Toshiba develops and integrates innovative technologies that
enhance diagnostic utility, improve patient management and
contribute to better clinical outcomes.
AQUILION 64 >
MULTI-SLICE CT SYSTEM
Aquilion is derived from Aquila,
the Latin name for the eagle,
the king of sky, and from lion,
the English name for the king of
the land. Aquilion 64’s high
speed scanning and ability to
reconstruct high resolution
images has brought new
approaches to clinical imaging,
even in the sphere of diseases
of the cardiac and circulatory
system. These capabilities have
won global recognition that has
translated into large measures
of acclaim and market share,
both in Japan and overseas,
starting with the world’s most
advanced medical market, the
United States.