 IT
BEGINS WITH PURPOSE…
Inventor Douglas Boyd, PhD and David King PhD gave birth to the Imatron
EBT (Electron Beam Tomography) scanner in the late 1980's for the sole purpose
of screening and early detection of Coronary Heart Disease. Both men's dream
was to help people detect disease in its earliest stages. When you are able
to find disease in its early stages, you now have the liberty to take action.
EBT can then be used to track your success in treating and conquering your
disease.
As a consumer, it is crucial that you understand the difference between
screening for early detection versus scanning for the diagnosing of advanced
disease already exhibited by symptoms. Understanding EBT's distinguishing
features and benefits from other scanners are important.
EBT (CT) VS. MULTIDETECTOR CT
We have already mentioned the purpose of EBT is early detection of disease.
The purpose of Multidetector CT is diagnosing disease if you already have
symptoms. (ex: like shortness of breath) . In order to be an informed
consumer, you need to understand the differences between EBT (CT) and
Multidetector CT, usually found in hospitals or large clinics.
There are three critical factors that differentiate EBT (CT) from the
Multidetectors CT. (also refer to chart)
- First, EBT is the safest method to identify for early detection of
disease because of its extremely low radiation levels. Seemingly healthy
individuals can use EBT knowing that its purpose is to screen for the
smallest evidence of disease. When a patient already exhibiting symptoms,
the risks of not diagnosing disease out weighs the high radiation exposure
associated with Multidector CT's. More recently, Multidetector CT scanners
have been performing EBT's pioneering whole body scan, using unacceptable
radiation dose levels for healthy patients according to the FDA. EBT
is the only FDA approved method of scanner for early detection.
- Second, EBT is the most accurate at measuring coronary plaque because
of its speed. EBT is 10 times faster than the Multidetector CT. EBT
is a powerful tool in your arsenal to fight heart disease (Track
Your Plaque Program™). Since EBT is the only noninvasive way
to detect and quantify calcified coronary plaque you can be scanned
year after year, actually "tracking" your heart disease…
is it decreasing, stabilizing, or maybe worsening. EBT will give you
and your doctor reliable information regarding the effectiveness of
your treatment program.
- Third, EBT has been identified as the "Gold Standard" for
the non-invasive early detection of disease. After extensive peer-reviewed
research studies, published in the most prestigious medical
journals, EBT has distinguished itself as the "Gold Standard".
This means that you and your doctor no long have to play a guessing
game with your health. EBT's ability to detect disease with 100% accuracy
gives you and your doctor the assurance to know for certain.
As we have stated, it begins with purpose. If you want to fight disease
in its earliest stage, EBT should be your weapon of choice. We can't emphasize
enough the importance of EBT's safety, accuracy and clarity in the early
detection and tracking of disease. Knowing your health status will allow
you to live well.
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