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REDEFINING A COST-OF-OWNERSHIP CT SOLUTION
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    • Better Care. Safer Imaging.
      Better Care. Safer Imaging.

      Aquilion Lightning™, Canon Medical Systems' 16-row 32 slice* helical CT system for whole-body imaging, employs cutting-edge technologies to optimize patient care and accelerate clinical decision making. Innovative features ensure that high-quality isotropic images are routinely acquired with low patient dose. The workflow is streamlined, increasing patient throughput. And a wide range of advanced 3D and post processing applications provide clinical flexibility.

    • Clinical Gallery
      Clinical Gallery
      • Runoff CTA

      63-year-old male. CT Runoff Angiography was performed with SUREExposure and SUREkV, automatic mA modulation and kV selection. Multiplanar Reconstructions (MPR) and 3D Volume Rendered images demonstrate bilateral iliac-femoral artery occlusion; right axillary femoral bypass graft and a left aortofemoral bypass graft with restored blood flow to both femoral arteries. Severe diffuse atherosclerotic disease and aortic aneurism pre-bifurcation is also demonstrated. Blood flow is seen bilaterally in the extremities.

    • Minimum Space
      Minimum Space
      • Maximum Efficiency

      With a design also focusing on smaller installation space and power consumption, Aquilion Lightning™ requires a minimal footprint.

    • Adaptive Diagnostics
      Adaptive Diagnostics

      Innovative solutions unique to Canon medical systems to solve clinical challenges. Simplified workflow with consistent quality results.

       

    • The Right Dose
      The Right Dose

      AIDR 3D Enhanced simplifies does reduction by adaptively targeting noise in the raw data and image data space.

       

       

    • Optimizing the Clinical Workflow
      Optimizing the Clinical Workflow

      Aquilion Lightning™ is designed to handle even the busiest workloads with ease.

       

    • SURE-Subtraction
      SURE-Subtraction
       
    • Low Dose by Design
      Low Dose by Design

      Canon Medical Systems' dose reducing features AIDR3D Enhanced and SUREExposure 3D are fully integrated into Aquilion Lightning’s workflow.

    • Adaptive Diagnostics
      Adaptive Diagnostics
      • Solving Your Challenges With Advanced, Clinically Proven Tools.

      Innovative solutions unique to Canon Medical Systems to solve clinical challenges. Simplified workflow with consistent quality results.

       

       

    • Automated Bone Subtraction And/Or Iodine Mapping
      Automated Bone Subtraction And/Or Iodine Mapping
      • SURESubtraction™

      In CTA examinations SURESubtraction has the ability to remove bone, calcium and stents from data sets allowing clinicians an unobstructed view of the arteries.
      Moreover, SURESubtraction can create iodine maps to enable the assessment of the distribution of contrast media within the body to visualize local perfusion.

      SURESubtraction has protocol integrated automation at every step to empower even a novice operator with the skills to perform brilliantly the first time — every time.

      Prior to subtraction, Canon Medical Systems' deformable registration allows pixel matching between the pre-contrast and contrast enhanced data for precise digital subtraction and iodine mapping, saving time and improving diagnostic accuracy.

       

    • Single Energy Metal Artifact Reduction
      Single Energy Metal Artifact Reduction
      • SEMAR

      Canon Medical Systems' SEMAR (Single Energy Metal Artifact Reduction) utilizes a sophisticated iterative reconstruction technique to reduce metallic artifact, improving visualization of implants, supporting bone and the adjacent soft tissues for a clearer and more confident diagnosis. SEMAR can be set in the scan protocol so the reconstructions are fully automatic requiring no additional operator input.

       

    • More Efficient Use Of X-rays
      More Efficient Use Of X-rays
      • PUREVISION Detector Technology
      Maximizing Canon Medical Systems’ ceramics expertise with a detector cut from a solid ingot using microblade cutting technology to minimize imperfections and maximize quantum efficiency.
    • Optimizing The Clinical Workflow
      Optimizing The Clinical Workflow

      Aquilion Lightning™ is designed to handle even the busiest workloads with ease. The system’s intuitive user interface guides you step by step through the examination with modern and easy-to-understand graphics and animations. A host of intelligent functions enable a fast and efficient workflow.

       

       

      • Fast Reconstruction

      A newly developed reconstruction system supports a reconstruction speed of up to 15 images per second, assisting with rapid review and fast patient throughput.

       

      • MPR Image Generation—MultiView

      MultiView automation saves time by reconstructing MPR images as a part of the exam protocol, reducing the number of images for initial review and/or printing.

    • Automated Bone Removal
      Automated Bone Removal

      Aquilion Lightning™ incorporates automated bone removal algorithms to quickly and accurately segment bone in CT angiography examinations. In just a few seconds, high-quality angiographic images are available for diagnosis review.

    • Easy 3D
      Easy 3D

      Aquilion Lightning’s user-friendly 3D imaging package allows you to generate volume images with outstanding ease of use. With a simple push of a button you select a specific protocol and the desired images are displayed.

    • Power Save Mode
      Power Save Mode

      Decreased energy consumption for improved total cost of ownership solution.

      Sleep mode with user selected times to turn off the following:
      ・Gantry direct drive motor
      ・Couch motors
      ・Oil cooler fans
      ・Generator main power

    • Efficient Design for Safety
      Efficient Design for Safety

      The Aquilion Lightning™ gantry features design innovations to improve the scanning experience for patients as well as providing excellent operability and ensuring safety. The spacious 780mm wide bore and 470mm wide couch ensure comfortable scanning for even the largest patients.

       

       
    • Canon Medical Systems’ Dose Reduction Technologies
      Canon Medical Systems’ Dose Reduction Technologies
      • Integrated Dose Reduction—That Works
      Canon Medical Systems' 4th generation dose reduction, AIDR 3D Enhanced, offers superb image quality. AIDR 3D enhanced simplifies dose reduction by adaptively targeting noise in the raw data and image data space. The amount of noise reduction is optimized for the clinical task and personalized for each patient.
       
    • SURE-kV
      SURE-kV

      Automated technique for better patient care and image quality.

      • Integrated and easy to use contrast and radiation dose management
      • Automated kV selection based on patient size, SUREExposure settings and clinical task
      • Clinically targeted kV selections of: 80, 100, 120, 135
    • SURE-Exposure 3D
      SURE-Exposure 3D

      x,y,z Modulation integrated optimized workflow to minimize dose. SUREExposure 3D automatically optimizes tube current to acquire the highest quality clinical images possible, with optimal patient exposure.

    • Head & Neck
      • Paranasal Sinuses

      A non-contrast CT scan of the head was performed for sinus evaluation. The multiplanar reconstructions and 3D Volume Rendered images demonstrate bilateral maxillary sinus opacification.

       

       


       

      • SURESubtraction Carotid CTA

      81-year-old male, a SURESubtraction Carotid CTA was performed with SUREExposure, mA modulation and AIDR 3D, Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction. Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) and 3D volume rendered images demonstrate small calcifications in the right carotid artery.

       

       

       

       

    • Body
      • Runoff CTA, Femoral Bypass

      63-year-old male. CT Runoff Angiography was performed with SUREExposure and SUREkV, automatic mA modulation and kV selection. Multiplanar Reconstructions (MPR) and 3D Volume Rendered images demonstrate bilateral iliac-femoral artery occlusion; right axillary femoral bypass graft and a left aortofemoral bypass graft with restored blood flow to both femoral arteries. Severe diffuse atherosclerotic disease and aortic aneurism pre-bifurcation is also demonstrated. Blood flow is seen bilaterally in the extremities.

       

       


       

      • Lung CT, CTDI 1.3mGy

      A Lung CT was performed on a 70-year-old male SUREExposure, mA modulation and AIDR 3D Enhanced, Adaptive Iterative Dose Reduction are integrated into the protocol and automatically applied to the scan. AIDR 3D Enhanced reduces image noise while preserving diagnostic information leading to possible dose reduction. This case was acquired with a CTDI of 1.3mGy. Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR) images demonstrate pulmonary fibrosis bilaterally in the upper lobes and bilateral pulmonary emphysema.

       

       

       

       

       

    • Musculoskeletal
      • Wrist, Scaphoid Fracture

      19-year-old male reported severe pain after falling on his wrist. A CT scan of the wrist was performed. 3D Volume Rendered images, Multiplanar Reconstructions (MPR) and fused images demonstrate a scaphoid fracture.

       

       


       

      • Unilateral Hip Arthroplasty, SEMAR

      70-year-old female, status post unilateral hip replacement surgery. A helical pelvic CT scan was performed with SEMAR (Single Energy Metal Artifact Reduction). Multiplanar Reconstruction (MPR) and 3D Volume Rendered demonstrate images with reduced metal artifact, allowing physicians to evaluate the regional osseous, soft tissue structures as well as the prosthesis positioning. Long cortical obliteration at the level of the proximal prosthesis shaft is seen. Fragmentation of the acetabulum and the dorsal pillar. Extended lytic changes in the acetabulum is also seen.

       

       

       

       

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