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SOMATOM Definition Flash CT Now Equipped with FDA-cleared Stellar Detector

Press releases may be edited for formatting or style | April 03, 2012

Utilizing the unique ability of the Stellar Detector, the new SOMATOM Definition Flash CT system may help enable physicians to visualize even very fine details. The system enables cardiac scanning in only a quarter of a heartbeat. Together with its maximum temporal resolution of 75 ms, it freezes any cardiac motion. For this reason, clinicians have the option of not requiring patients to hold their breath during the exam.

"Johns Hopkins is proud to be one of the first facilities to acquire the SOMATOM Definition Flash CT system with the new Stellar Detector," said Eliot K. Fishman, MD, director of diagnostic imaging and body CT at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore. "Clinical results achieved by facilities outside the U.S. indicate that this technology will help us to better view the vascular system that feeds tumors, enabling us to more accurately determine the patient's stage of disease."¹[<00B9>][<00B9>]

Additionally, Siemens' FAST CARE (Fully Assisting Scanner Technologies/Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure) workflow acceleration and dose reduction technology increases patient-centric productivity. For example, with the help of the FAST Spine feature, which enables one-click preparation of complex vertebrae and disc reconstructions, physicians are able to provide earlier, more accurately targeted treatment related to trauma imaging and neurological CT examinations.

¹[<00B9>][<00B9>] The statements by Siemens customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. Since there is no "typical" hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption), there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.

Launched by Siemens Healthcare Sector in November 2011, Agenda 2013 is a two-year global initiative to further strengthen the Healthcare Sector's innovative power and competitiveness. Specific measures will be implemented in four fields of action: Innovation, Competitiveness, Regional Footprint, and People Development.

The Siemens Healthcare Sector is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry and a trendsetter in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics, medical information technology and hearing aids. Siemens offers its customers products and solutions for the entire range of patient care from a single source - from prevention and early detection to diagnosis, and on to treatment and aftercare. By optimizing clinical workflows for the most common diseases, Siemens also makes healthcare faster, better and more cost-effective. Siemens Healthcare employs some 51,000 employees worldwide and operates around the world. In fiscal year 2011 (to September 30), the Sector posted revenue of 12.5 billion euros and profit of around 1.3 billion euros. For further information please visit: www.siemens.com/healthcare.

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