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magneticresonanceimaging RadBook 2014 29 either compromise on its renowned im- age quality, design, technical innovation or unique set of features or to endeav- our to deliver a high quality product at a competitive price, the company clearly opted for the latter. Bertinatti is proud to present the Vantage ELAN system which combines outstanding homogeneity and a 1.5T ultra-short zero boil-off magnet to offer excellent image quality. In ad- dition, the system is equipped with Eco Mode technology to ensure highest ener- gy efficiency. Bertinatti pointed out that all the latest innovations of Toshiba systems are available on the Vantage ELAN, in- cluding Toshiba’s advanced non-contrast MRA technology, which allows excep- tional vascular imaging without the use of contrast, thus reducing patient risk and at the same time being cost-effec- tive. Dr Isabelle Parienty-Boyer from the Radiodiagnostic and Medical Imaging Centre, Hauts-de- Seine, France, is a specialist in non-contrast renal MR angi- ography. She performed about 700 examinations of renal arteries in patients suffering from renal insufficiency. Since referring nephrologists often ask her to refrain from using gadolinium she works with Toshiba’s Vantage MR system without contrast agents be- cause the results are as good as the con- trast-enhanced scans, sometimes even better. In her opinion Toshiba offers the best equipment for this type of exami- nation because of the ability to use two planes, axial and coronal. Hans Baartman, Senior Product Manager at Toshiba Medical Systems Europe, highlighted another major ben- efit of the Vantage ELAN: the ease and speed of installation. Since the system requires little space it can simply be in- tegrated in the examination room. With all elements such as ECG and recording equipment integrated it is ergonomically designed to be comfortable for the op- erator. Feet first imaging significantly enhances the patient experience, Baart- man said, adding that Pianissimo Σ ca- pability, integrated coils and sound sup- pression technology reduce the noise of the MRI environment. “There is also the option to tilt the patient’s head 10 or 20 degrees in order to make the patient feel a little more comfortable. Moreover the new light design of the board helps reduce the claustrophobic feeling many patients experience,” he added. The Vantage ELAN has a 63 cm ap- erture with feet first imaging available for all types of examinations, except for scanning of the head and upper torso. Full angio and cardio suites are available, and the body package can be extended to include the SpineLine application of- fering fully automated planning of spine examinations. Together, these options enable head to toe imaging. An FSE PD scan acquired with a 16 element flex coil Tractography of the brain, acquired with a DTI scan in 49 directions The Vantage ELAN requires a mere 23 sqm installation space Time-SLIP of renal vessels, a non-con- trast-enhanced MR angio technique