Siemens nets U.K. 3T MRI order

The British Heart Foundation Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre at Glasgow University in Scotland has ordered a Magnetom Verio 3T MRI scanner from Siemens Healthcare.

The Magnetom Verio, a 3T field strength MRI, has a wider bore design of 70 cm and features Tim (Total imaging matrix), according to the company.

The Verio 3T will be used for cardiovascular research into imaging heart muscle injury in heart attack patients; assessing carotid artery circulation on patients at risk from stroke or with a history of stroke; and used for clinical trials and translational research, Siemens said.

The Glasgow system was funded by the British Heart Foundation and will join an existing Magnetom Trio in the department of psychology and a Magnetom Sonata in the Western Infirmary.

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