The document compares two 64-slice CT scanners, the Canon Aquilion 64 and GE Lightspeed VCT 64. While they share some common features, there are key differences in slice thickness, scan time, tube costs, and footprint. The Aquilion offers thinner slices and longer scan time but higher costs, while the VCT has lower service costs due to third-party tube options. For general use, the VCT is a better option due to lower costs, but the Aquilion is better for fine vascular work due to image quality. The author recommends discussing needs with an equipment expert to determine the best choice.

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Two CTs Compared: Canon Aquilion
64 & GE Lightspeed VCT 64
By: Vikki Harmonay

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Are you in the market for a solid refurbished 64-slice CT scanner? When you’re
making your list of systems to consider, it’s wise to look at the Canon Aquilion
64 CT and the GE VCT 64 CT. While they have many things in common there are
some differences that can affect your choice.

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• First, let’s look at what the two systems have in
common
o Trusted manufacturers
o Eligible for reimbursement of cardiac scans
o Manufactured during same time period
o Air-cooling
o Positioning laser lights
o Gantry tilt range
o Automatic mA control
o 512 x 512 reconstruction matrix
o Basic 2D construction

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• There are some major differences, however.
o Canon’s Quantum detector offers the thinnest slices in the industry at
.5mm while GE detectors deliver a .625mm slice thickness. The Aquilion
has true isotropic spatial resolution.
o Canon’s Aquilion offers a continuous scan time of 100 seconds. The GE
Lightspeed VCT only delivers 60.
o The Aquilion CT 64 uses a proprietary tube that costs around $75,000-
$180,000 brand new from the OEM. An OEM tube for the VCT can cost
even more, but Varian and Dunlee VCT-compatible tubes are available
for less than $75,000. If you’re looking at used tubes, the VCT tubes are
priced 25-40% less, which makes a big difference.
o The GE Lightspeed VCT 64 is more compact and has a smaller overall
footprint (24 meters square). The Aquilion requires a 27 meters square
install area.

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• What Makes The VCT 64 a Good Option
o All VCT 64 scanners can be made XR-29 compliant very affordably. The
Aquilion can sometimes cost as much as $75,000 depending on
circumstances.
o The ongoing service costs of the VCT 64 are significantly lower than for
the Aquilion 64, thanks to the third-party tube solutions and wider
availability of parts and engineers.
o Aquilion scanners can’t cross country lines, so there aren’t as many
available on the market.

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• What Makes The Aquilion a Good Option?
o You’ll pay about half the price of a Aquilion 64 compared to GE VCT 64.
You read it right; 50% less.
o Thanks to the thinner slices you get with the Quantum detector, you’ll
get better image quality.
o When buying it on the secondary market, you can simply transfer the
software options installed on the Aquilion. With the GE, each
successive buyer might have to purchase the software licenses.

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• So How Do You Decide Which Is Right For You?
If you’re going to use a 64-slice Scanner in a general-purpose fashion, the
VCT 64 makes more sense. You’ll be able to replace tubes for a lot less.
However, if your workload includes fine vascular work, the image quality of
the Aquilion 64 is better for you.
If you’re in the market for used or refurbished medical imaging equipment
for your clinic, hospital, practice or healthcare facility, it makes sense to
talk to an expert at Atlantis Worldwide. We can help you determine which
make and model makes the most sense for your needs. Contact Us Today!

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