Cardiologist using VR to calm patients
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs uses virtual reality goggles to help patients stay calm during cardiac CT scans, achieving an 80% success rate. The technology aims to reduce anxiety and claustrophobia for patients inside the scanner's gantry.
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