eXplore Vista PET/CT

eXplore Vista PET/CT

The eXplore Vista PET/CT builds on the excellent sensitivity, spatial resolution and uniformity of the eXplore Vista PET by integrating it with a high performance CT scanner. The complete picture is revealed when the functional data from PET is combined with the anatomical data of CT.

With this breakthrough technology, academic and life science researchers can more precisely and confidently localize tumors, perform applications not possible with a standalone system, and greatly improve workflow and productivity.

Features

 
Features  
  • All of the features and benefits of the Vista PET
  • Fully integrated in-line CT system
  • Separate or dual-modality scanning
  • Automatic co-registration and fusion of PET and CT images
  • CT-based attenuation correction
  • 50, 100 or 200um CT resolution
  • Full 360-degree image acquisition
  • Flexible scanning protocols
 
 
 

Benefits

 

   
Benefits  
  • Single-bed, hybrid platform for functional and anatomical imaging
  • No need to transfer animals between stand-alone systems
  • No need to co-register datasets from stand-alone systems
  • No need to perform isotope-based attenuation corrections
  • Improved localization and quantitative accuracy of functional PET data
  • Compatibility throughout the eXplore series of imaging systems for seamless multimodality co-registration.
Image courtesy of Dr Garcia-Barreno, UMCE Hospital Gregorio Marañon  
     
 

Applications
     
Applications Images courtesy of Drs. S. Fanti, and C. Nanni Policlinico S.Orsola, University of Bologna

 		  Tumor Imaging: Intra-tumor visualization and quantification of radiopharmaceutical distribution and transport over time

Neurology: Receptor occupancy study and metabolic uptake by brain

Cell Tracking: Visualization and quantification of the movement of various labeled cell types throughout the body

Drug Discovery: Visualization and quantification of the amount of (labeled) drug delivered to ultra-low concentration sites, e.g. to receptor systems in the brain.
Applications Image courtesy of Dr Garcia-Barreno, UMCE Hospital Gregorio Marañon   Cardiology: Visualize cardiac tissue viability and perform perfusion studies

Gene Expression: Locate and characterize regions of gene expression in normal and abnormal tissues, e.g. tumors, throughout the body

Toxicology: Image and generate bio-distribution and time activity curves