New HD body scanners help cut heart disease

New HD body scanners help cut heart disease

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The video discusses the world's first HD body scanner by GE Healthcare, now used at Derriford Hospital. It highlights the scanner's ability to detect calcium deposits in arteries, aiding early heart disease detection. The scanner's advanced imaging techniques allow for precise visualization of blood vessels, creating 3D heart images and virtual artery tours. Patient experiences, like John Hughes', demonstrate the scanner's benefits in providing peace of mind. The new technology significantly reduces radiation exposure, changing medical education by offering clear anatomical views without cadavers.

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What benefits does John Hughes express about the results of his scan?

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In what ways are the scans changing the teaching of anatomy in medical schools?

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