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TORONTO & NEWMARKET, Ontario - Southlake Health has implemented Philips Ambition X MR with BlueSeal technology, a helium-free 1.5T scanner, to enhance its diagnostic imaging capabilities, according to a press release issued Wednesday.
The new MRI system has decreased scan times and improved patient throughput for certain examinations. With Philips Compressed SENSE and SmartSpeed acceleration technologies, the scanner can perform MRI exams up to three times faster than conventional systems.
The Ambition X MR features a 70 cm bore, which has resulted in patients reporting more comfortable exams and reduced feelings of claustrophobia. Philips is currently the only helium-free scanner provider available in Canada with this bore size.
"With this leading-edge technology, our teams will be able to provide faster, more confident diagnoses for patients," said Lisa Thain, MD, Staff Radiologist and Clinical Director of MRI at Southlake Health.
Southlake Health completed over 20,700 MRI scans last year and anticipates growing demand as the population continues to age. The new system’s capabilities will help the healthcare provider expand its imaging program and augment its cardiac care services by improving scheduling flexibility and efficiency.
The Philips Ambition X MR with BlueSeal technology at Southlake is one of approximately 2,000 BlueSeal installations worldwide. These installations have collectively saved 5 million liters of helium, a non-renewable resource.
The implementation of this diagnostic technology was made possible through philanthropic investments and community donors through the Southlake Health Foundation’s HERE is Where Cancer Meets its Match campaign.
Southlake Health has relied on Philips imaging technology and services for over 20 years to maintain its MRI’s peak performance. Based on InvestingPro analysis, Philips currently appears undervalued, with multiple ProTips and comprehensive research reports available for investors seeking deeper insights into the company’s growth potential and market position.
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