Can Tho: Additional MRI machine for stroke and cancer screening put into operation

On the afternoon of August 10, information from Hoang Tuan General Hospital (Phu Loi Ward, Can Tho City, formerly Soc Trang Province) said that it had just put into operation the Philips MR 5300 1.5T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, to help diagnose early brain and cerebrovascular diseases, stroke and early cancer screening.

Previously, within the framework of the scientific conference organized by this hospital on August 9, experts also updated new magnetic resonance imaging technologies; advanced clinical applications; whole-body magnetic resonance imaging techniques for cancer screening...

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MSc. Dr. Nguyen Pho, Deputy General Director of Hoang Tuan Hospital Company Limited, said that the launch of the new generation Philips MR 5300 1.5 Tesla MRI system is a new step in the journey to improve the quality of diagnosis and treatment of Hoang Tuan General Hospital.

In addition to the ability to screen for cancer throughout the body, the Philips MR 5300 MRI system also helps doctors assess the risk of stroke as well as neuroma, brain tumors, cerebrovascular accidents, traumatic brain injury and encephalitis.

In particular, in the field of heart and blood vessels, the system provides magnetic resonance imaging of the heart and blood vessels throughout the body, helping to assess the morphology and function of the heart. In the field of musculoskeletal system, MR5300 magnetic resonance helps doctors assess joint abnormalities caused by trauma, tumors, etc. "Putting the Philips MR 5300 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging system into operation not only demonstrates the hospital's commitment to investing in advanced imaging diagnostic technology, but also contributes to meeting the increasing demand for medical examination and treatment of people in Can Tho City in particular and neighboring provinces, especially in early detection of brain - cerebrovascular diseases, early stage cancer screening", said Dr. Pho.