GE places SnapShot Pulse with California medical group

Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern California has implemented GE Healthcare’s SnapShot Pulse for the LightSpeed VCT 64-slice CT system. 

The U.S. FDA granted clearance for SnapShot Pulse, highlighting its 70 percent x-ray dose reduction during cardiac CT scans, according to GE. 

CVMG, which includes 16 cardiologists throughout its three facilities in Los Angeles County, provides cardiology specialty care.

Images from the LightSpeed VCT using SnapShot Pulse software will be available in the patient’s electronic record system throughout the CVMG network, according to GE.

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