Flash dual-source CT scanning completes a full cardiac scan in just 0.25 seconds, a full chest scan in 0.6 seconds, and a whole-body scan in only 4 seconds, allowing for high-quality diagnosis of vascular diseases in a single session. For any patient experiencing a heart attack, time is of the essence; the quicker an accurate diagnosis is obtained, the sooner targeted treatment can begin, thereby saving lives.
Another significant feature of Flash dual-source CT is its ability to provide high-quality cardiac imaging for patients with tachycardia or arrhythmia. Traditional cardiac CT scans require patients to maintain a heart rate of 75 beats per minute to achieve high-quality images. Additionally, Flash dual-source CT significantly reduces radiation exposure. During a Flash dual-source CT scan, the entire cardiac scan requires less than 1 mSv of radiation, which is lower than natural background radiation (typically 2 mSv to 4 mSv per year from natural sources).
Flash dual-source CT is currently primarily used for the examination of over 20 complex diseases, including coronary heart disease and congenital heart disease, as well as for assessing vital organs. It also has functions for detecting gout nodules and differentiating the composition of kidney stones, making it particularly suitable for emergency diagnostics.