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STATE-OF-THE-ART DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES PIONEERED BY AIC
1. Siemens Magentom Verio 3T Ultra-High Field MRI |
  
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Introducing the state of the art 70-cm open-style bore
MRI. Advanced Imaging Center is the first to offer this technology
within a 70 mile radius to the Antelope Valley. The Verio is designed to
accomdate large patients, as well as ease fears from claustrophobic
patients. The Verio offers a new software program that will allow for
faster exams and improved patient positioning. |
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2. Hologic Selenia Mammogram with CAD (Computer-Aided Dectection) |
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Our new mammogram will be able to identify regions of
interest and bring them to the attention of the radiologist, helping to
decrease false negative readings. The Hologic Selenia features a
selenium based direct capture technology that elimiates light diffusion
completely, provideng perfect clarity and ezquisite image quality. Can
help detect cancer up to 2 years before it can be found by physical
examiniation |
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Siemens
Biograph 40-slice PET-CT |
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Another first to the Antelope Valley, and is the only one
of its kind withing a 100 mile radius. Our 40-slice PET-CT is capable of
performing Coronary CTA. The Biograph is also capable of performing two
sccan at once which decreases the scan time. |
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3. The first high-quality, truly OPEN MRI in the valley |
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Our GE Ovation OPEN MRI in Valencia and Hitachi AIRIS
OPEN MRI in Lancaster are both open on all four sides. With all of the
latest software upgrades, their high quality has been proven for years. |
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4. The first high-field SHORT BORE MRI
with the HIGHEST GRADIENT strength in the valley |
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Our two Siemens high-field 1.5 Tesla Magnetom Symphony
MRI scanners in Lancaster and Palmdale are among the best quality MRI
systems in the industry with the highest-performance gradient systems,
making them the fastest and highest-resolution MRI's in the area.
They are capable of the most sophisticated MRI techniques including ultrafast contrast-enhanced MRA
(carotids, pulmonary, abdominal, run-off), MRCP (MR cholangio-pancreatography), MR
myelography, single breathhold abdominal imaging, CSF flow study for NPH
(AIC exclusive), Diffusion/Perfusion study for acute stroke,
high-resolution imaging of the IAC's and small joints (toes, fingers)
and MR arthrography. |
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5. The first, fastest and highest
resolution 64-SLICE and 16-SLICE CT's in the valley. |
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Our Siemens 64-slice CT in
Valencia and Toshiba Aquilion 16-slice CT in Lancaster are amongst the
fastest multidetector, multislice CT in the AV anc SCV (AIC exclusive).
The 64-slice CT is the only one in SCV capable of up to 200 images a
second and 0.33 mm resolution. The 16-slice CT is capable of up to
40 slices per second and 0.5 mm resolution. Capabilities: routine rapid head/neck and body
imaging, coronary angiography, coronary calcification scoring, virtual
colonoscopy, complete 3D/4D CT Angio (CTA), multiplanar reformation on
advanced workstation. |
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5. The first 4D ULTRASOUND in the valley, offering full ultrasound
services including Doppler and OB |
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All our three 4D GE ultrasound scanners
were the FIRST ones in
the AV and SC valleys, capable of cutting edge real-time 3D rendering and multiplanar imaging. Applications
include abdomen, pelvis, OB, Vascular Doppler, small parts: thyroid,
scrotum, breast, etc. In addition, we provide 4D obstetric imaging
complete with a DVD set to soothing music. |
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6. The first PET
(Positron Emission Tomography) in the valley and full Nuclear Medicine services |
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Our Siemens E-CAM plus dual-head camera is not only
capable of full nuclear medicine scanning (such as bone scan, thyroid
scan, HIDA scan, cardiac scan, etc.) but is also capable of FDG-PET
and PET-CT & PET-MRI Fusion. Applications include tumor detection, tumor vs. scar tissue
and radiation
changes, recurrent tumor vs. radiation necrosis. AIC also provides
Bone DEXA and CT QCT densitometry (for osteoporosis) as well as routine
x-ray and fluoroscopy services in Lancaster. |
| 7. The only INDEPENDENT freestanding imaging facility in the valley that is physician-owned and operated
with radiologists complemented by a superb team of
technical and clerical staff! |
| For us, this is the most important point about AIC.
We are a fully digital and paperless system.
Experienced and dedicated radiologists provide precise
reports and personal service to referring physicians and their
patients. Moreover, AIC's staff are among the best in the area.
Urgent abnormalities and STAT cases are immediately called into the
referring physician. Preliminary reports are faxed right away.
Final reports are ready within 24 hours. If requested,
films are couriered immediately to the doctors. |
We pride ourselves on
being a premier state-of-the-art imaging center with dedicated
service-oriented staff. We welcome any comments you may have. |
