Saint Francis Hospital Unveils Delaware’s Most Advanced CT Ccanner

Saint Francis is one of seven hospitals in the nation with this new technology.

Saint Francis Hospital has taken a significant step forward in cardiac care with the installation of the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse, a next-generation CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers.

The hospital is now home to the most advanced CT imaging system in Delaware — and one of only seven currently installed in hospitals across the United States.

“There has been a significant increase in the demand for cardiac CT since the Chest Pain Guideline was published, and with care equity across geographies of critical concern, expanding access to Dual Source CT will be a game-changer for many patients,” says Oleg Teytelboym, MD, chair of radiology at Saint Francis Hospital. “The Pro.Pulse is the most-advanced CT scanner within the state of Delaware, and one of only seven in the entire United States currently in hospitals.”

The new scanner comes amid a broader shift in frontline medical imaging, where cardiac CT has become the first-line recommendation for evaluating chest pain and increasingly complex clinical conditions.

The SOMATOM Pro.Pulse offers improved access to high-quality imaging, especially for patients who may have previously faced challenges with traditional CT scans — including children, those with irregular heartbeats, and individuals who require sedation.

The Pro.Pulse’s advanced features include AI-assisted scanning, spectral imaging, and patient comfort enhancements like mood lighting and visual instructions. These innovations not only improve image quality but also make the experience less stressful for patients and more efficient for technologists.

By simplifying workflow and reducing scan time, the system allows staff to focus more on patient care.

“Comfort features, in tandem with workflow technology, really simplify the scanning process. It keeps the focus on the patients while generating the best scans,” says Dr. Teytelboym.

The addition of the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse aligns with Saint Francis Hospital’s ongoing mission to deliver high-quality, equitable care across Wilmington and greater New Castle County.