Experience reinvented: CT imaging at Saint Francis Hospital

Wilmington, Del. — (June 17, 2025) — Saint Francis Hospital recently installed SOMATOM Pro.Pulse, the latest innovation in cardiac CT from Siemens Healthineers. With a smaller footprint and simpler installation, this cutting-edge scanning solution is a powerful combination of responsive, capable, smart and comfortable, elevating the CT experience for both patients and physicians.

Following a paradigm shift in front-line imaging, cardiac CT is now the first-line recommendation for chest pain treatment and increasingly complex clinical conditions. high-quality CT is now the main modality of choice in many clinical fields.

Expanding reach to communities outside of traditional hospital locations fosters equity in patient care, even for the most complex of cases. Precision scanning capabilities make it possible to scan cardiac, spectral and pediatric patients with irregular heart rates, limited breath-hold ability, or sedation needs. With conclusive results in hand, physicians can now make the most informed decisions for better patient outcomes.

“There has been a significant increase in the demand for cardiac CT since the Chest Pain Guideline was published, and with care equity across geographies of critical concern, expanding access to Dual Source CT will be a game-changer for many patients,” says Oleg Teytelboym, MD, chair of radiology at Saint Francis Hospital. “The Pro.Pulse is the most-advanced CT scanner within the state of Delaware, and one of only seven in the entire United States currently in hospitals.”

The new unit is embedded with AI features that simplify the scanning process so technologists can spend more time with them during the exam. Designed with comfort in mind, precise positioning technology, mood lighting and innovative visual instructions keep patients at ease, generating personalized scans to tailor individualized treatment plans.

“Comfort features, in tandem with workflow technology, really simplify the scanning process. It keeps the focus on the patients while generating the best scans,” says Dr. Teytelboym.

The addition of the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse is a part of Saint Francis Hospital’s mission to bringing high quality care and advanced imaging to the residents of Wilmington and greater New Castle County.

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