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Aquilion Precision

Provides Twice the Resolution of Today’s CT Systems

The world's first Ultra-High Resolution CT (UHR CT) capable of resolving anatomy as small as 150 microns, providing CT image quality with resolution typically seen only in cath labs. The UHR detector is newly designed to provide twice the resolution when compared with today’s CT technology, with an all-new detector as well as tube, gantry and reconstruction technologies.

Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE)

Ultra-High Resolution at standard CT dose

The Aquilion Precision introduces a revolutionary approach to CT reconstruction that leverages Deep Learning Neural Networks specifically trained to perform one task – reconstruct images that are sharp, clear, and distinct.

Known as AiCE, this deep learning reconstruction network is trained on an advanced Model-Based Iterative Reconstruction (MBIR) algorithm to produce low noise, natural texture, and 0.25 mm, 1024 matrix Ultra-High Resolution CT images several times faster than clinical MBIR today.

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SURESubtraction

Ultra-High Resolution Subtraction CT

In CTA examinations SURESubtraction has the ability to remove bone, calcium and stents from data sets allowing clinicians an unobstructed view of the arteries. Moreover, SURESubtraction can create iodine maps to enable the assessment of the distribution of contrast media within the body to visualize local perfusion.

SURESubtraction Read the scientific article on Ultra-High Resolution Subtraction CT
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Ultra-High Resolution CT (UHR CT)

Hardware Technology Innovations

  • New tube design with industry smallest focal spot
  • New 0.25 mm x 160 rows—Industry smallest
  • New miniaturized DAS components
  • Couch top with precision reinforced drive mechanism

Reconstruction Innovations

  • New Matrix, 1024 x 1024
  • Optimized for UHR CT acquisitions
  • 150 micron, 50 lp/cm* resolution
  • AIDR 3D Enhanced optimized for UHR CT acquisitions
  • AiCE-optimized for UHR CT acquisitions
  • MTF 0% (reference value)

UHR Detector System

The Aquilion Precision Ultra-High Resolution detector maintains the same geometric efficiency as a conventional detector even though there are four times the number of detector elements, septa and electronics.

  • 0.25 mm x 160 rows, 1792 channels
  • Low electronic noise

New UHR Reconstruction Matrix

0.5 mm  896 channel
Detector

0.5 mm  896 channel
Detector

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UHR X-ray Tube

Small Focal Size (0.4 mm X 0.5 mm)

The UHR tube incorporates an adaptive focal spot, capable of producing six precise focal spot sizes to meet the demands of UHR CT. The focal spot adapts to the patient size, collimation, matrix and clinical task, ensuring the optimal resolution for every examination.
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UHR Couch Technology

The UHR couch enables clear images at 0.15 mm resolution while maintaining the popular popular design features for patient and technologist comfort and safety.

  • 47 cm, industry’s widest
  • 17 cm lateral table movement
  • 2-step slide mechanism
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The UHR-CT has changed how we see images

UHR-CT clearly demonstrates the small cortical vessels in this patient with an osteoid osteoma, thus offering new perspectives in the evaluation of bone.

Image Prof. Alain Blum MD, PhD University Hospital of Nancy, France

“The major innovation in CT that we have been waiting 30 years for, is improvement in Spatial resolution. The daily clinical use of Aquilion Precision in our MSK department has changed how we see images.

This allows us to focus on a specific point to detect very small lesions and structures more precisely. Our experience has even shown that we can see the havers canals, which have a spatial resolution between 70-120 microns.

This UHR-CT may help in the future to obtain an earlier diagnosis and change patient management especially in MSK tumor pathology. Thanks to the UHR-CT we can see clearly now.”

“Closer to the level of detail that the Cath Lab provides”

Dr. Gilberto Szarf, Radiologist
Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Brazil

“The next step before PCCT”

Dr. Alain Blum, Head of Imaging
Hospital Center Regional and University of Nancy, France

Research on the Aquilion Precision started back in 2001

Read about the development journey of the world’s first Ultra-High Resolution CT system that provides remarkably sharper images to enable physicians to make faster, more confident diagnostic decisions.

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Whitepapers

AiCE Deep Learning Reconstruction: Bringing the power of Ultra-High Resolution CT to routine imaging


Kirsten Boedeker, PhD, DABR Senior Manager, Medical Physics, Canon

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PUREViSION Optics: The optimal balance between image quality and dose

Jay Vaishnav, PhD Clinical Scientist, Manager, Medical Affairs, Canon USA, Inc.

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Aquilion Precision Ultra-High Resolution CT: Quantifying diagnostic image quality

Kirsten Boedeker, PhD, DABR Senior Manager, Quantitative Image Quality, Canon

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