Southtowns Radiology is proud to offer Phillips iDose technology on its 64-slice scanner for a reduction in radiation levels of up to 50%.

Radiation levels in CT scanning have been an increasing concern for physicians and patients in recent years. Exposure to radiation is an important concern for younger patients, women of childbearing age and patients whose diagnosis requires additional follow up scans.

This new iDose technology adds greater peace of mind for patients while actually improving image quality through O-MAR artifact prevention and increased spatial resolution. O-MAR technology reduces the artifact seen on images that results from orthopedic or metal implants in the body.

Preparations may vary depending on the exam ordered. This will be reviewed at the time of scheduling.

Whether you need a multi-slice CT, a low does CT, a lung screening, or other diagnostic imaging, we can help. Contact our medical professionals at one of our office locations below.

Southtowns Radiology is pleased to offer Phillips CT technology with iDose and O-MAR to improve image quality while reducing radiation dosage for scans. Artifacts from large metal objects such as orthopedic implants can be problematic in imaging. These artifacts typically result in loss of anatomical information, impeding visualization of tissue and critical structures. That is why Southtowns Radiology is offering the Phillips iDose4 Premium Package. iDose4, Phillips’ 4th-generation iterative reconstruction technique improves image quality through artifact prevention and increased spatial resolution. O-MAR reduces artifacts caused by large orthopedic implants. All of this is achieved while still reducing the radiation dosage up to 50%.

Southtowns Radiology offers low-dose CT scans at our Hamburg and Orchard Park Western New York locations.

The major risk factors of CAD:

• high blood cholesterol levels
• family history of heart attacks
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• cigarette smoking
• overweight or obese
• physical inactivity

To prepare for the test, patients must refrain from caffeine and smoking for 4 hours prior. You may continue to take your usual medications. The test will be performed in a CT machine with a technologist. Patients will need to have three monitors attached to their chest. The technologist may need to shave a small area of the chest for men to adhere the monitor to the skin. Women may have to change if they are wearing a bra with metal in it. The CT scan is painless, fast and easy. The entire process will take about 10 minutes all together.

The total cost for cardiac calcium scoring is $200. Patients paying out of pocket may use cash, a major credit card or a health savings account (HSA) to cover their costs.

Evidence suggests that this screening program would detect approximately one half of lung cancer cases in an early stage, at which surgery with curative intent is an option. Right now, approximately 160,000 people die of lung cancer each year. This screening program could save about 20,000 lives per year.

People with these characteristics should consider low-dose CT lung cancer screening:

• Between the ages of 55—77
• Have smoked 30 or more pack years (One pack per day for 30 years equals 30 pack years)
• Current smokers or those who have quit within the last 15 years
• Does not have a history of pulmonary nodule, lung cancer or suspicious findings on past chest x-rays

The New York State Smokers’ Quitline

The NYS Smokers’ Quitline is a free and confidential service that provides effective stop smoking services to New Yorkers who want to quit smoking.

1-866-NY-QUITS or 1-866-697-8487

www.nysmokefree.com

• Telephone coaching in English or Spanish
• A starter kit of FREE nicotine replacement medications
• Coaching and NRT coverage for at least two quit attempts per year
• A “click to quit” online smoking cessation service

Other links to help you quit smoking:

www.SmokeFree.gov
American Cancer Society
American Lung Association