NAEOTOM Alpha.ProThe accelerator

The combination of photon-counting CT with Dual Source CT in NAEOTOM® Alpha.Pro addresses the challenges of sensitive patient groups.

Clinical excellence in pulmonology
Unique performance in cardiology
Fast exams in pediatrics

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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 patients. Scan cardiac patients without beta-blockers, accelerate pediatric imaging, and perform freebreathing scanning for pulmonology patients.

More about Quantum Technology

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 such short scan exposure times that the heart can be visualized between two heartbeats. 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.

Photon-counting CT in cardiovascular

Intrinsic spectral imaging can visualize impressive details of small structures, allowing additional patients to be addressed, including those with heavy calcification or stents.

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

Photon-counting CT in pediatrics

Photon-counting CT can potentially scan sensitive patient groups without sedation and low dose without compromising image quality.

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

Photon-counting CT in neurology

Improved image contrast and higher spatial resolution can increase 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.

Photon-counting CT in pulmonology

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

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

Photon-counting CT in musculoskeletal

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

Scientifically proven technology

Discover the full potential of Quantum Technology in the NAEOTOM Alpha class

Scientific sessions & publications

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 kV, 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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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