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Barbara Robbins/River Radiology
340.4500/brobbins@riverradiology.com
Joan Schuman/Joan Schuman Assoc
845.338.2955/jsa@hvc.rr.com
New breakthrough technology dramatically
improves Imaging and shortens exam time
Kingston, NY—March, 2006. River Radiology in Kingston
NY installed new MRI technology, called EXCITE, that is
so advanced it dramatically enhances image quality, shortens
exam time, and reduces sensitivity to patient movement.
The complete EXCITE technology allows the MRI system to
process clinical information significantly faster than other
MRI systems installed today.
“This new MRI system strengthens
our commitment to providing the most advanced patient care
with cost-effective technology,” said Dr. Connors.
“EXCITE is the next frontier in MRI technology because
it reduces the time of MRI exams, while it also improves
image quality,” said Connors. “It also requires
fewer breath holds which our patients appreciate. Now, for
example, an MRI image of the liver can be gotten in one
breath-hold.”
Amongst other benefits, the GE EXCITE
technology includes three new features. One, called PROPELLER
(periodically rotated overlapping parallel lines with enhanced
reconstruction), includes a GE Signa Scanner that eliminates
most problems of movement, while delivering the highest-quality
medical images in everything from simple MRI scans of bones
and joints to advanced studies of the brain, heart, and
blood vessels. “The need to sedate fidgety children
or adults with Parkinson’s Disease for brain scans
is eliminated,” said Dr. Susan Connors, Medical Director
of River Radiology. “Everyone can now have a more
comfortable MRI experience.”
The second component of EXCITE that improves
MRI imaging is called VIBRANT, which stands for Volume Imaging
for Breast Assessment. MRI scans of both breasts can be
done faster, while providing a better quality image. According
to Dr. Connors, “The result is the highest resolution
bilateral breast technique available.”
The third new advance is called TRICKS
(Time Resolved Imaging of Contrast Kinetics). According
to Dr Conners, “This is an intricate method of MRI
imaging that gives us the best possible image of the leg
and foot blood vessels. Diagnoses can now be made more accurately
and earlier.”
Kirk Lawson, executive director of River Radiology said,
"We believe this advanced technology is going to become
the standard in MRI imaging, and we are pleased to be the
first to make it available to area residents.”
River Radiology is a full service imaging
center offering high field and open MRI, PET-CT, CT, Ultrasound,
Mammography, Bone Densitometry, X-ray, and Nuclear Medicine.
River Radiology is open seven days a week. For information
call 845.340.4500
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