Siemens on TV: Heart of a Soldier

It's not just strategies and weapons helping to keep our American soldiers safe and sound. In many cases, getting proper medical attention and follow-up can make the difference between life and death.

Aaron Wernz was stationed with his army unit near Baghdad seven months ago when a mortar sent shrapnel throughout his body, collapsing his lungs and piercing his heart. Wernz was able to survive thanks to medical teams in Baghdad and Germany.

Now back in the U.S., he is rehabilitating with a piece of shrapnel lodged inside his heart. Doctors used a 64-slice CT scanner instead of a more invasive and dangerous test to determine that Wernz does not need complicated open-heart surgery. The test showed that the shrapnel does not pose a threat to Wernz, and a similar CT scan will be taken next year to see how his heart is doing. Physicians credit the technology for allowing them to make a safe and accurate diagnosis.



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