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Precedence SPECT/CT
Precedence SPECT/CT system offers the combination of functional data from SPECT with high-resolution anatomical detail from a multi-slice diagnostic CT scanner to give clinicians a new standard of diagnostic confidence.

SPECT imaging provides functional information that cannot easily be seen by CT alone. When SPECT functional data is fused with CT, the location and extent of disease may be better visualized and treated.

The Precedence imaging system interfaces with our Pinnacle radiation therapy planning for enhanced workflow. It also features an industry-leading 190 cm scan length for full body imaging, head to toe (with both SPECT and CT).

Benefits you and your patients
Designed for the most challenging cases – head to toe:

Precedence provides clinicians with the ability to more accurately define the severity and location of disease, leading to potentially improved decision-making regarding the most appropriate therapy for the patient.
Advanced reconstruction technology enables PET-like resolution for precise identification of disease and superb image quality.
Philips offers a 16-slice SPECT/CT configuration capable of high resolution CT for precise localization in bone and lung imaging.
Precedence acquires both SPECT and CT information at the same time, relieving clinicians and patients from having to schedule two separate procedures.
Precedence is able to acquire CT, SPECT, and SPECT/CT datasets. Overflow patients from radiology may be scanned on Precedence.

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I don't think a day goes by

where there isn't at least one case where SPECT/CT makes a difference in patient management.

- Dr. Stephen Scharf

Lenox Hill Hospital

New York City, NY - USA

Parathyroid Adenoma - Fusion of function and anatomy for more precise localization which results in reduced surgical time and lower risk to the patient. (Image courtesy of Dr. Scharf, Lenox Hill Hospital, NYC)