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Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Technical Innovations
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is committed to providing the highest quality of care possible and the most advanced diagnostics, treatment, and technology. These advancements include:
- Multi-million investment in state-of-the-art diagnostics, including:
- 64-slice VCT scanner which can view a brain virtually instantaneously, a heart in five heartbeats, and a full body in less than 10-seconds, three-dimensionally.
- 3-Tesla MRI - the strongest magnet on the market helps physicians view images with amazing clarity.
- Direct Capture x-ray - eliminates the need for films and sends x-ray images directly to our computerized photo archiving system.
- Nuclear Medicine - three separate units help physicians detect abnormalities in the heart or brain using radioisotopes and specialized cameras.
- Neurosciences Center of Excellence - featuring the latest in diagnostics and treatment for all brain and spine-related issues, including minimally-invasive surgical techniques, and physicians specializing in migraines, epilepsy, and neuromuscular disorders.
- Flat-Panel, Bi-Plane Angiography Suite - the only suite of its kind with CT capabilities, our neuro-interventional radiologist utilizes three-dimensional views of the brain to coil aneurysms and return normal blood flow to the brain, retrieve blood clots in the brain via a catheter in the groin, and administer tPA to stroke patients directly into the affected area.
- Cardiology Center of Excellence - offering a complete array of diagnostic capabilities, including the VCT scanner, as well as several new treatment options:
- Atrial Fibrillation Repair - Fort Sanders is the only facility in the region to have both a surgical (Epicor) and catheter-based (Ensite) approach to treating atrial fibrillation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) - a procedure that closes a hole in the wall of the heart that was not closed at birth.
- Innova 4100 - a digital x-ray system used to assist physicians with peripheral vascular and cardiovascular procedures.
- Nuclear Medicine - a designated nuclear medicine camera is located in our Heart Center.
- Robotically-Assisted Surgery - the first system in the area. Physicians have completed over 225 prostate procedures, several lobectomies, and have the capabilities to perform selected heart procedures using this minimally-invasive technique.
- Cancer Rehabilitation - Patricia Neal Rehabilitation Center offers the region's only rehabilitation program specifically designed for cancer patients.
For additional information about Covenant Health's commitment to quality care or assistance in locating a medical service, call 865-541-4500.
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