As part of a continued expansion of cardiology imaging, Mount Sinai West has opened its first dedicated cardiovascular computerized tomography (CT) system, called Cardiographe.
This new CT system addresses the challenges of scanning patients with high or unstable heart rates, a common issue in urgent cardiac imaging, providing robust clinical detail needed for diagnosis and assessment.
“The launch of CardioGraphe at Mount Sinai West underscores our commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients, enhancing both accessibility and quality in the early diagnosis and treatment of heart disease,” said Jeffrey Bander, MD, FACC, Chief of Cardiology, Mount Sinai West. “Our aim is to improve access to high-quality imaging solutions, and the CardioGraphe is an affordable and accessible tool that allows physicians to diagnose and treat patients with cardiovascular diseases more efficiently.”
This system can create a 3D image of the coronaries, valves, chambers, and myocardium in a single heartbeat and can perform CT angiography studies beyond the heart, including the aorta and carotid arteries. It provides physicians with crucial information about heart function and the necessary anatomic detail to plan procedures like Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
To schedule a patient, call 212-636-4107 or email MSWCT@mountsinai.org.