Using a versatile new digital imaging system, doctors at West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital now have enhanced capabilities in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
The GE Innova® 2100IQ all digital cardiovascular and interventional X-ray imaging system is helping West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital's (WCCH) physicians to clearly see the blood vessels and anatomy of the heart, as well as blood vessels throughout the entire body – according to Janie Fruge', Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nursing Officer at WCCH. "This new, state-of-the-art laboratory, the only available in this area, has one of the lowest radiation dosages available on the market, with a high quality image,” said Fruge'.
Manufactured by GE Healthcare, the new system also is expected to play a critical role in helping WCCH's physicians treat a growing number of chronic heart and vascular conditions including atherosclerosis, a build-up of plaque that affects blood flow in arteries. According to the American Heart Association, atherosclerosis causes hundreds of thousands of heart attacks and strokes each year and accounts for nearly three-fourths of all U.S. deaths from cardiovascular disease.
"The Innova 2100IQ addresses one of the biggest challenges in interventional cardiology today, clearly visualizing the finest vessels and intricate anatomy of the human heart,” said Fruge'. "GE's Innova 2100IQ enables our physicians to more accurately and efficiently diagnose – and in some cases treat – diseases like atherosclerosis,” said Fruge'.
Chris Thompson, MD, cardiologist on staff at WCCH is very impressed with the hospital's investment in this advanced technology. "The images produced by GE's Innova 2100IQ are very detailed and allow us to see clearly enough to safely maneuver small medical devices – such as catheters, stents, and guidewires – during balloon angioplasties, vascular interventions and other clinical procedures,” said Thompson. "This new technology also opens up new opportunities for WCCH to provide a wide range of image-guided, minimally invasive treatment options that offer patients advantages over traditional surgery.”
The GE Innova 2100IQ is the latest addition to GE Healthcare's line of Innova® digital flat panel cardiovascular and interventional X-ray imaging systems. With hundreds of systems installed worldwide, more physicians rely on GE's Innova systems to help them diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease than any other digital flat panel system.
