On Demand: Advantages of Optimizing and Upgrading Your Nuclear Cardiology SPECT Lab-Presentation Slides

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The document appears to be related to a 2024 MedAxiom event focused on optimizing nuclear cardiology SPECT labs. Key speakers include Tony Gallagher, Director of Noninvasive Cardiology at Baptist Health Lexington, and Ann Marie Holas-Dryps, System Vice President at Norton Health Care. The document outlines a discussion on the advantages of optimizing SPECT labs, with insights into the current offerings and infrastructure of Norton Healthcare and Baptist Health Lexington.<br /><br />Norton Healthcare is described as a comprehensive cardiac healthcare system with facilities offering traditional SPECT and PET/CT imaging. However, there is currently no access to SPECT/CT for cardiac imaging at their locations. In contrast, Baptist Health Lexington provides a range of imaging options, including SPECT/CT, traditional SPECT, and PET/CT, and has recently acquired a dedicated cardiac SPECT/CT camera, indicating an upgrade in their cardiac imaging capabilities.<br /><br />The document includes a panel discussion segment addressing challenges, moments of realization, stakeholder surprises, and lessons learned, suggesting a focus on sharing experiences and best practices in implementing and optimizing SPECT technology in cardiac care.<br /><br />Overall, the document highlights the importance of technological advancements and strategic investments in cardiac imaging to enhance patient care and operational efficiency in healthcare systems.

Keywords

MedAxiom 2024

nuclear cardiology

SPECT labs

Tony Gallagher

Ann Marie Holas-Dryps

Norton Healthcare

Baptist Health Lexington

cardiac imaging

SPECT/CT

healthcare technology