Pictured, left to right: Tom White, Invest in the Best campaign co-chair; Zan Guerry, Invest in the Best campaign co-chair; Janelle Reilly, CHI Memorial market president; Alexis Bogo, Invest in the Best campaign co-chair; and Dr. Vimal Ramjee, cardiologist, The Chattanooga Heart Institute
Pictured, left to right: Terri Holley, cardiac campaign co-chair; Tom White, Invest in the Best campaign co-chair; Alexis Bogo, Invest in the Best campaign co-chair; Zan Guerry, Invest in the Best campaign co-chair; Dr. Vimal Ramjee, cardiologist, The Chattanooga Heart Institute; and Janelle Reilly, CHI Memorial market president
CHI Memorial is the first hospital in the region to offer the advanced technology of a cutting-edge cardiac CT scanner according to hospital officials. This new machine provides patients with a "faster, more accurate and less invasive way to diagnose and monitor heart conditions."
“This new technology is a game-changer for our community,” said Kevin Hopkins, CHI Memorial market vice president of cardiovascular service line. “It allows us to provide our patients with the most advanced cardiac care available, leading to earlier diagnosis, more effective treatment and, ultimately, better outcomes.
We are proud to be the first in our community to offer this life-saving technology.”
Officials said, "The new cardiac CT scanner uses advanced imaging techniques to create detailed 3D images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels, including one-beat, high definition, motion-free coronary images at any heart rate. This allows physicians to detect early signs of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, heart valve problems and heart muscle abnormalities. The machine also offers a significantly reduced radiation dose, by up to 82 percent, compared to traditional CT scans, making it a safer option for patients."
“This best-in-class cardiovascular CT scanner brings cutting edge AI-enabled technology to our program. This means we will be able to take care of more people in our community while continuing to lead the way on providing gold-standard cardiovascular care", said Vimal Ramjee, MD, cardiologist at The Chattanooga Heart Institute.
The new cardiac CT scanner is now available at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga. The scanner and new exam room are 100 percent donor funded with the lead gift for this technology provided by the Hamico Foundation.