NAEOTOM Alpha.ProThe accelerator

The combination of photon-counting CT with the speed of

Dual Source CT in NAEOTOM® Alpha.Pro addresses the

challenges of sensitive patient groups.

• Thoracic examinations for patients who cannot hold their breath

• Cardiac exams in patients with severe calcifications or high heart rates

• Fast pediatric exams, at low doses, without compromising image quality

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Siemens Healthineers NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro, a Dual Source photon-counting CT scanner.

Benefits

NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro accelerates diagnostic performance with conclusive images, helping physicians achieve fast diagnoses.

An elderly patient lying on the patient table with electrodes on his chest and a contrast injector in the background is being prepared for scanning on a NAEOTOM Alpha.pro by a technician

The ultra-high spatial resolution of NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro enables better diagnostic evaluation of coronary vessels than conventional CT with moderate radiation dose. The Dual Source temporal resolution provides unique insights into heart valves.

A boy sitting on a patient table and looking at the gantry of the NAEOTOM Alpa.Pro. Standing next to him is a technician explaining how the scan will work.

Photon-counting CT with Dual Source speed offers unique clinical capabilities for challenging patient groups. Scan cardiac patients without beta-blockers, pediatric patients without sedation, and perform free-breathing scanning for pulmonology patients.

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Clinical cardiology image comparison of an EID-acquired computed tomography image and a spectral photon-counting computed tomography image of the lung, here you see the EID-CT image.

The Dual Source speed of NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro enables short scan exposure times such that the thorax can be visualized without a breath hold. Quantum Spectral Imaging provides additional information in one single scan.

Quantum HD Cardiac at full temporal resolution of 66 ms allows accurate assessment of patients with severe coronary calcifications. This potentially shifts patient pathways to more conservative treatment options.

Quantum Spectral Image from head to pelvis, acquired with NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro.

The NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro offers high-pitch scanning and spectral information at any scan speed, helping to ease the workflow and support diagnosis. Perfusion and iodine maps contribute to accurate diagnosis in oncology and stroke assessments.

A schematic overview of the myExam Companion pathway.

myExam Companion delivers intelligent imaging with individuallyguided scans that optimize procedures to help leverage the full potential of the scanner. Automated AI-driven workflow solutions enable a faster operation and utilize zero-click Recon&GO to create the desired clinical outcomes.

Evidence

“Calcium is the enemy of interventional cardiologists and of CT imaging. And while many CT methods were previously not possible or aborted if a lot of calcium was present, we now have the possibility to precisely quantify the calcification.”¹

Herwig Schuchlenz, MD, PhD

Interventional cardiologist, University Hospital Graz, Austria

The NAEOTOM Alpha class in clinical routine

Coronary view of a Quantum HD cardiac cVRT image acquired by a NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT scanner.

Cardiovascular

Intrinsic spectral sensitivity and high-resolution imaging enable visualization of impressive details and small structures, allowing additional patients to be addressed, including those with heavy calcification or stents.

Axial view of a mono-energetic Quantum HD abdominal image of liver, pancreas, kidney, and spleen acquired by a NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT.

Oncology

Observe tumor development and metastases with low-dose spectral imaging to support physicians in delivering better patient care.

Quantum HD pediatric CT image acquired by a NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT scanner.

Pediatrics

Photon-counting CT offers the potential to scan without sedation and at low doses, addressing the needs of sensitive patient groups without compromising image quality.

Saggital view of a Quantum HD head image with a surgical implant, acquired by a NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT.

Neurology

Improved image contrast and higher spatial resolution provide increased confidence when assessing small anatomical details, even in small cerebral blood vessels.

Clinical image of a spectral high-res lung CTA, acquired by a NAEOTOM Alpha photon-counting CT.

Pulmonology

Less image noise and inherent spectral information reduce radiation exposure for vulnerable patients with lung disease, without compromising image quality.

Musculoskeletal

The high image quality and spectral information of photon-counting CT enhance bone and joint imaging, as well as the detection of soft tissue abnormalities and early-stage pathologies.

Technical Details

Product Specifications

Detectors: 2 x 4 cm QuantaMax® photon-counting CT detector
X-ray tubes: 2 x Vectron X-ray tube and Tin Filter
Max. number of acquired slices: 2 x 96 slices
Number of physical detector rows: 2 x 192 slices
mA: up to 1300 mA
Temporal resolution: down to 66 ms
kV: 70, 90, 120, 140 kV
Sn100, Sn140, Sn150 kV
z-coverage: 96 x 0.4 mm
120 x 0.2 mm (Quantum HD)
Spatial resolution: 0.11 mm (in-plane) in Quantum HD mode
Power: 2 x 120 kW
Table load: up to 750 lbs (340 kg)
Max. scan speed: 491 mm/s (max pitch 3.2)

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The NAEOTOM Alpha class

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NAEOTOM Alpha.Prime, NAEOTOM Alpha.Pro and NAEOTOM Alpha.Peak are pending 510(k) clearance and are not yet commercially available in the United States and other regions.

The products/features (mentioned herein) are not commercially available in all countries. Their future availability cannot be guaranteed.Spectral analysis functionality is subject to local availability.

The statements by customers of Siemens Healthineers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customer's unique setting. Since there is no "typical” hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, case mix, level of IT adoption) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.

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NAEOTOM Alpha.ProThe accelerator

Benefits

Evidence