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Redefine pulmonology CT
with NAEOTOM Alpha®Complete morphology with quantitative data


Finding meaningful answers without compromise

NAEOTOM Alpha with Quantum Technology® marks the start of a revolutionary breakthrough in diagnosing lung diseases and advancing pulmonology. Thanks to Quantum HD resolution with 0.2 mm slice thickness, improved CNR, and inherent spectral information in every scan, this technology lets clinicians see the lung as they have never seen it before. It offers a comprehensive understanding and access to adequately depicted, fine-tuned detail – from reticulations to honeycombing.

High spectral resolution and image quality underpin confident decision-making by delivering meaningful answers, potentially avoiding unnecessary radiation exposure for patients, and enabling more targeted decisions in patient management, including treatment alteration and pre- and post-operative evaluations. Quantum Technology has the potential to transform the field of pulmonology, paving the way for improved treatment and patient outcomes.


Setting new standards in pulmonology

Professor Martine Rémy-Jardin, head of the thoracic imaging department at the University Hospital Center of Lille, France, and Professor David Launay, head of the clinical immunology section, have experienced NAEOTOM Alpha with Quantum Technology as a diagnostic revolution and gained new confidence.

Spectral information with every scan

With Quantum HD images, a single scan has the potential to deliver relevant CT information. Detailed spectral maps enable precise functional evaluation, aiding in the classification of various diseases in daily clinical practice. See for yourself.

Quantum HD imaging

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Comparison of conventional CT and NAEOTOM Alpha PCCT: Quantum HD resolution for lung fibrosis visualizes high details at low dose.

Quantum HD resolution for lung fibrosis assessment with high level of detail for precise diagnosis at low dose (1/2).
Courtesy of University Hospital Center of Lille, Lille, France

Comparison of conventional CT and NAEOTOM Alpha PCCT: Quantum HD resolution for lung fibrosis visualizes high details at low dose.
Comparison of conventional CT and NAEOTOM Alpha PCCT: Quantum HD resolution for lung fibrosis visualizes high details at low dose.
Comparison of a clinical image of a lung acquired with a conventional CT and one acquired with a photon-counting CT.
Clinical Quantum HD images of pre- and post-endobronchial valve treatment.
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Routine imaging

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Clinical images of severe interstitial lung disease.

High image quality can change the diagnostic paradigm of severe interstitial lung disease.
Courtesy of Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Clinical images of severe interstitial lung disease.
Clinical images acquired with high-speed Turbo Flash mode and 0.4 mm resolution remove the limits for LCS detection.
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Spectral information

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Low-dose lung imaging: sub-second imaging for pediatrics with high resolution.

Pediatric imaging relies on speed, low dose, high resolution, and image quality.
Courtesy of University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany

Low-dose lung imaging: sub-second imaging for pediatrics with high resolution.
MPR, PBV, and cVRT image of a lung: The combination of morphological and functional information provides pulmonary embolism assessment in one scan.
The combination of morphological and functional information provides pulmonary embolism assessment in one scan.
Incidental finding case of CTEPH in tumor localizer exam: Quantum Spectral imaging reveals perfusion defects, cVRT image, 70 keV, 1 mm
Lung PBV based on 1 mm, cVRT based on monoenergetic images: incidental finding case of CTEPH in tumor localizer exam, Quantum Spectral imaging reveals perfusion defects
MIP, cVRT, VNC, all 45 keV: Incidental finding case of CTEPH in tumor localizer exam, Quantum Spectral imaging reveals perfusion defects
The combination of morphological and functional information provides pulmonary embolism assessment in one scan.
The combination of morphological and functional information provides pulmonary embolism assessment in one scan.
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Clinical image of a lung: CTEPH case with perfusion defects and dilated bronchial artery.
Courtesy of University Hospital Center of Lille, Lille, France1

A new era for morphology and function

Quantum Technology offers an easy and streamlined way to obtain quantitative information in addition to morphology. By potentially overcoming the limitations of scintigraphy, matching the appropriate protocols to patients and combining necessary acquisitions into a single scan, Quantum Technology allows for the assessment of lung perfusion that contributes to a comprehensive understanding of lung diseases, aiding in personalized treatment strategies and optimizing patient care.

Clinical image of a lung fibrosis assessment case, acquired with NAEOTOM Alpha.
Courtesy of University Hospital Center of Lille, Lille, France

Quantum HD image quality at standard dose levels

By providing spatial resolution with 0.2 mm slice thickness and high contrast, NAEOTOM Alpha with Quantum Technology enables precise detection and characterization of small pulmonary nodules, subtle lung abnormalities, and intricate anatomical structures. This can help radiologists increase diagnostic confidence without increasing the radiation dose and enhance early diagnosis and treatment planning – ultimately resulting in improved patient outcomes.

Low dose lung imaging: sub-second imaging for pediatrics.
Courtesy of University Hospital Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany

Reduced radiation dose with better image quality

Quantum Technology provides less electronic noise, better CNR, and 0.4 mm slice thickness as a standard. This brings the benefit of minimizing radiation dose exposure while keeping the image resolution at its best for patients who require frequent monitoring or lung cancer screening.

NAEOTOM Alpha will undoubtedly contribute to a redefinition of subtle fibrosis seen in lung images.2
Martine Rémy-Jardin, MD, PhD
Martine Rémy-Jardin, MD, PhD
Head of the Department of Thoracic Imaging, 
University Hospital Center of Lille,
Lille, France

What photon-counting means for the future of your department

The NAEOTOM Alpha with Quantum Technology will redefine CT imaging. Based on the revolutionary direct signal-conversion of its QuantaMax detector, NAEOTOM Alpha offers high-resolution images at minimal dose, improved contrast at lower noise, and breakthrough consistency you’ve never seen before.

NAEOTOM Alpha Hero Image 4x3

Scan previously excluded patients

The NAEOTOM Alpha may redefine which patient populations can be addressed with CT. It unlocks patient groups, like those with heavy calcifications, stents, pacemakers, or artificial valves, by offering intrinsic spectral imaging independent of scan speed, and of temporal or spatial resolution.

Impact treatment outcomes

Benefit from confident clinical decision-making in cardiology, oncology, and pulmonology, with answers that are meaningful, precise, and reproducible.

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Lung PBV is pending 510(k) clearance, and is not yet commercially available in the United States.
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The statements by Siemens Healthineers’ customers described herein are based on results that were achieved in the customers’ unique setting. Because there is no “typical” hospital and many variables exist (e.g., hospital size, samples mix, case mix) there can be no guarantee that other customers will achieve the same results.
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