SOMATOM Force VB30 - The pinnacle of diagnostic imaging technology at Gia An 115 Hospital

'Imaging technology is making great strides, helping to detect hidden lesions deep in the body at the millimeter level - something that was once considered impossible. This is an important foundation for effective treatment right from the early stages' - Associate Professor, Doctor, Specialist II Dang Dinh Hoan, Head of the Department of Imaging Diagnosis and Functional Exploration, Gia An 115 Hospital.

Each imaging diagnostic tool can be likened to a "passport", opening up a separate territory: X-ray "examines" the skeletal system; MRI clearly outlines soft tissue, ligaments, spinal cord and brain; ultrasound helps observe heart activity, fetal development or tumors in the liver, kidneys...

Recently, Gia An 115 Hospital has added a special "passport" - the CT SOMATOM Force VB30, which allows for comprehensive examinations from blood vessels, heart, lungs, ... to the smallest tissues. This "super machine" CT creates super thin slices of only 0.4 mm, reproducing more than 100,000 detailed image slices. Dual Energy technology helps to clearly analyze the nature of the damage - healthy tissue, inflammatory tissue, malignant cells - supporting doctors in making accurate diagnoses and developing optimal treatment regimens.

In cardiac imaging, the machine provides sharp images even when the patient has a rapid heart rate or arrhythmia, helping to clearly evaluate the structure of the blood vessels and heart wall.

The machine is integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically mark anatomical landmarks, while standardizing the image reconstruction and analysis process. In particular, the machine is designed to reduce X-ray dose by up to 85% and reduce the amount of contrast agent by about 40%.

SOMATOM Force VB30 machine at Gia An 115 Hospital (Photo source: Gia An 115)

At Gia An 115 Hospital, SOMATOM Force VB30 has become a powerful "assistant" for doctors in many medical situations such as:

• Emergency stroke, severe trauma
• Screening and detection of cardiovascular diseases
• Cancer: Detects tumors at an early stage, especially tiny nodules under 1 mm in the lungs
• Stroke risk screening: Assessment of carotid artery stenosis/atherosclerosis, intracranial blood vessels, aneurysms or vascular malformations…
• Comprehensive examination of organs and soft tissues helps detect abnormalities even before clinical symptoms appear.

Since July 2025, when SOMATOM Force VB30 officially operates, hundreds of patients at Gia An 115 Hospital have had their diseases detected early, avoiding dangerous complications and increasing their chances of recovery.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/somatom-force-vb30-dinh-cao-cong-nghe-chan-doan-hinh-anh-tai-benh-vien-gia-an-115-185250829095823099.htm