CreuBlanca, a leading healthcare group in diagnostic imaging and preventive medicine, has taken another step forward in medical innovation with the arrival of the first AI-driven CT scanner in Barcelona. This new technology delivers scans with radiation levels comparable to a simple chest X-ray – that’s up to 90% less than conventional equipment. By combining artificial intelligence with advanced dose-reduction filters, we strengthen our commitment to clinical excellence and, above all, to patient safety.
Advanced technology
The new Aquilion Serve SP CT scanner from Canon Medical is a real game-changer in diagnostic imaging. It blends cutting-edge AI with smart workflow automation to provide highly accurate scans at the lowest possible radiation dose. Some of its most significant innovations include:
- Artificial intelligence (AI): tools like AiCE, PIQE and ALD use deep learning to enhance image quality and support more confident diagnoses.
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- AiCE (Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine) reconstructs images, reducing noise without increasing radiation.
- PIQE (Precise IQ Engine) produces ultra-high-resolution images that reveal small nodules, vessels and subtle lesions in great detail.
- ALD (Anatomic Landmark Detection) automatically identifies anatomical points, adjusting scanning parameters for greater accuracy and consistency.
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- Smart automation: features like INSTINX, SURESubtraction CT and SilverBeam filters streamline the entire workflow.
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- INSTINX automates planning, patient positioning (using cameras and touch panels), and eliminates unnecessary steps, reducing the process by up to 40% while minimising repeat scans.
- SURESubtraction CT removes bones, calcium or stents from angiographic studies, giving a much clearer view of blood vessels.
- SilverBeam filters allow lung screenings and other exams to be performed with extremely low radiation doses, without compromising diagnostic quality.
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Clinical applications
Thanks to its state-of-the-art design, the Aquilion Serve SP makes screening and check-ups safer, even for sensitive groups such as children or patients who need regular scans. It is particularly effective in:
- Lung cancer screening: early detection of nodules and timely diagnosis of lung cancer, with minimal radiation.
- Oncology: detailed tumour monitoring and clear vessel imaging without interference, supporting treatment planning and disease follow-up.
- Cardiology, abdomen and chest imaging: comprehensive studies with excellent resolution and very low radiation, reducing motion artefacts in heart and lung scans.
Patient safety and comfort
Aquilion Serve SP combines advanced technology and an ergonomic design, ensuring safer, faster and more comfortable examinations:
- Ultra-fast rotation time of just 0.35 seconds per turn reduces motion artefacts, especially important for heart and chest scans.
- A wide 80 cm opening and a table that supports up to 315 kg make the experience easier for children, claustrophobic patients, those with reduced mobility, and bariatric patients.
- Automatic positioning and low-dose protocols reduce the need for sedation.
- Built-in quality control constantly monitors image parameters to guarantee optimal results.
Leading the way in medical innovation
By introducing the Aquilion Serve SP, CreuBlanca further strengthens its position as a leader in diagnostic imaging and preventive medicine in Barcelona. Innovation, patient safety, and personalised care remain at the heart of everything we do.