Picture This: A Faster CT Scan with Better Results

Advanced CT scanning offers redefined comfort and efficiency in imaging

Experience a revolution in CT scanning at Adventist Health St. Helena. Our diagnostic imaging department offers the innovative GE Healthcare Revolution™ Apex CT scanner for advanced patient diagnosis, setting a new standard for comfort, speed, and safety in imaging technology.

What is CT?

Computed Tomography (CT) is a vital imaging technique used by healthcare professionals to visualize internal structures such as organs, soft tissues, blood vessels, and bones. It plays a crucial role in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment planning.

Aside from X-rays, computed tomography (CT) typically serves as the initial imaging examination for patients suspected of serious disease or injury. Healthcare professionals utilize imaging to explore the body's internal structures for diagnostic, monitoring, or treatment purposes.

Traditionally, undergoing a CT scan involved remaining still and holding one's breath uncomfortably for a period of time, compounded by the claustrophobic nature of the scanner. However, the latest CT systems, such as the GE Healthcare Revolution™ Apex CT Scanner, offer patients a faster, more comfortable experience with reduced radiation exposure, while providing clinicians with sharper results.

Advancements in CT technology in Greater Napa Valley

Over the years, CT scan technology has advanced significantly in terms of capabilities, safety, and patient comfort. Previously, a CT exam could take 30 minutes or more, but now, images can be obtained in just one to two seconds.

Adventist Health St. Helena is the first healthcare provider in the Greater Napa Valley to offer the GE Healthcare Revolution™ Apex CT scanner. This cutting-edge technology enhances imaging capabilities, facilitating faster diagnosis and treatment of complex health conditions. The wide coverage of the Revolution Apex allows healthcare providers to capture detailed images of entire organs, such as the brain, heart, liver, and pancreas, in a single 0.28-second rotation. This reduces the need for patients to hold their breath for extended periods, minimizes radiation exposure, and provides clinicians with comprehensive information from a single scan.

"The new technology allows us to scan critical patients, which includes those experiencing stroke, cardiac issues, or trauma, and get results back to ER providers, surgeons, and other providers very quickly," says Alex Gildenblat, Adventist Health St. Helena’s Director of Imaging.

Cutting-edge imaging. Dynamically different diagnostic care.

Say goodbye to the discomfort of traditional CT scans. With the GE Healthcare Revolution™ Apex CT scanner, patients will experience a dramatically different diagnostic experience.

• Lightning-Fast Imaging: No more long waits. Get your results in just one to two seconds.
• Enhanced Comfort: Our larger bore ensures greater comfort, especially for those prone to claustrophobia.
• Kid-Friendly: Pediatric patients can undergo sedation-free, low-dose scans.
• Comprehensive Imaging: Capture detailed images of entire organs in a single scan, reducing radiation exposure.
• Quiet Scanning: Enjoy a peaceful experience with quieter scanning, ambient lighting, and relaxing visual patterns.
• Enhanced Bone Imaging: Even patients with metal implants can benefit from detailed bone imaging.

We go further to provide advanced diagnostic care, near to you.

At Adventist Health St. Helena, we prioritize your health and well-being. The Revolution™ Apex CT scanner allows us to diagnose and treat complex health conditions more efficiently than ever before. Whether you require urgent care or routine imaging, trust us to provide you with the highest quality service.

Ready to experience the future of CT scanning? We are ready for you in an emergency or schedule your appointment at (707) 963-6570 and discover unparalleled comfort and efficiency at Adventist Health St. Helena.