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The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust has purchased the C-cam (Cardiac Gamma Camera) for its eight different sites across north London and Hertfordshire to help reduce waiting lists by doubling the number of patients studied in a single day.

The new equipment is expected to speed up patient throughput and once fully operational, the camera will be able to carry out studies on 12 patients per day, compared to 6 patients before.  The c.cam will enable the Royal Free to carry out Gated SPECT radioventriculograms for the first time.

The c.cam – a unique dedicated cardiac gamma camera – features a reclining chair that allows the patient to sit back comfortably throughout the imaging procedure, decrease patient motion and subsequently improve diagnostic image quality.  The c.cam is compact, with an 8-foot by 8-foot system footprint that fits easily into most exam rooms.

“Our mission is to be an outstanding London teaching hospital which is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for delivering excellence in patient care, teaching and research.  The Royal Free hospital is always extremely busy.  Reducing the length of time needed to examine patients will help to improve the care we provide.  With the new c.cam, we will be able to carry out more studies than ever before. ” said Dr Andrew Hilson, Consultant in Nuclear Medicine.

Jayesh Odedra, Siemens Sales Executive, said: “Since the c.cam is going to reduce waiting lists at the hospital, the department is hoping to take on patients from other PCT’s which, in turn, will generate income for the department and trust.”

Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG is one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry.  The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes.  Recent acquisitions in the area of in-vitro diagnostics – such as Diagnostic Products Corporation and Bayer Diagnostics – mark a significant milestone for Siemens as it becomes the first full service diagnostics company.  Employing more than 41,000 people worldwide and operating in over 130 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 8.23 billion EUR, orders of 9.33 billion EUR and group profit of 1.06 billion EUR for fiscal 2006 (Sept. 30).

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