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Computer Wall Mount Makes Most Limited Space

Making the most of limited space, a low-profile, height-adjustable, user-friendly, mini-workstation that folds against a wall when not in use brings computer technology to almost any location in a hea...

Cardiovascular Information System Improves FFR, Echo Integration

The comprehensive Horizon Cardiology cardiovascular information system (CVIS) version 12.2 provides performance and usability improvements to the current CVIS and electrocardiogram (ECG) management pr...

Service Assists Cardiologist in Selecting an EHR

To help members of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) select and transition to an electronic health record (EHR) system, it has partnered Welch Allyn to create a new service.

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Remote Patient Monitoring Solution offered for Smartphones

A cardiac patient remote monitoring solution feeds live information to smart phones....

Technology Allows Rapid Diagnosis of Hard-to-Detect Heart Attacks

The newest version of the Impax HeartStation ECG (electrocardiogram) Management System helps enable rapid diagnosis and treatment of patients with posterior wall heart attacks....

Decision Support Offered in Advanced Visualization Software

Aquarius iNtuition provides interpretation tools for cardiac computed tomography (CT), including the AquariusAPS advanced preprocessing server, which automatically detects cardiac anatomy, identifies ...

3-D Imaging Tool Available in U.S.

A 3-D imaging technology is incorporated into the C-InSight technology from Mazor Surgical Technologies Ltd....

Hypertension Reference Application Available for Smart Phones

Health care professionals can get information on the diagnosis, pathology, and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) on their smart phones. Actelion Pharmaceuticals US Inc....

Endovascular Planning Enabled With Cloud-Based, 3-D Software

An Internet, cloud-based, 3-D advanced visualization and decision support system aids physicians in endovascular case planning. W. L....

Echocardiography Atlas Makes Reference Easy on the iPhone

Common cardiac imaging techniques, images and videos of echocardiography are available using an interactive learning and reference application for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. The Modality Inc....

Advanced Visualization Adds Low Dose CT, Robust Tools

Vital Images' Vitrea Enterprise Suite 1.3 offers clinical capabilities, including adult and pediatric cardiac applications, and an enhanced set of workflow tools.

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Low-Dose Reconstruction Added to SPECT/CT Scanner

Low-dose, flat-panel computed tomography (CT) iterative reconstruction was added to the BrightView XCT single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/CT system....

Nuclear Scanner Failures Detected With Real-Time Monitoring

A program proactively monitors molecular imaging system performance online and in real-time to help predict scanner breakdowns....

Low-Cost, Web-Based Cardiac Nuclear Study Viewer Aids Workflow

A monthly, online service allows clinicians to review and interpret general and cardiac nuclear medicine studies from anywhere in the world for a low monthly rate....

PET Infusion, Nuclear Information Systems Integrate

A new partnership enables data communication between Medrad's Intego positron emission tomography (PET) infusion system and Pinestar Technology's Nuclear Medicine Information System (NMIS)....

Pulse Oximeter Extends Telehealth Platform

A pulse oximeter that integrates with a telehealth platform is designed for ease of use by patients and clinicians....

Cellular Access Added to Remote Monitoring Network

A cellular accessory has been added to an implantable cardiac device remote monitoring system to make it easier for patients to securely send information to their physicians....

Wireless USB Adaptor Allows Cellular EP Device Transmissions

A wireless USB adaptor allows patients with implantable cardiac devices to stay connected with physicians without the need for a standard landline phone connection....

iPad ECG Report Viewer Allows Immediate Access

An iPad application integrates with and enhances the reporting and workflow management capabilities of a Web-based electrocardiogram (ECG) application. LifeWatch Services Inc....

Expanded Patient History Available With Remote Monitoring System

A software upgrade provides enhanced functionality, including the ability to view an expanded history of a patient’s remote follow-up data for electrophysiology (EP) devices....

FDA Clears First Coronary OCT System in the United States

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) offers high-definition intravascular imaging....

Medical Video Expands Across Image Exchanges

Radiologists and primary care physicians are increasingly transferring data to EHRs, creating a rich repository of patient data....

Imaging, Reporting Software Offered as Pay-Per-View Service

Kardia Complete combine image viewing, structured reporting and archiving into one seamless solution for small and mid-sized cardiology practices....

New MRA Sequence Captures Four Image Contrasts in One Sequence

A new magnetic resonance angiography study (MRA) sequence available on Vantage Titan and Vantage Atlas MR systems, which are manufactured by Toshiba America Medical Systems.
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Advanced Visualization Features Lower Dose in CTA

To enable lower-dose computed tomography angiography (CTA), an advanced visualization software feature allows automatic processing server (APS) preprogramming to convert low-dose, thin-slice data and ...

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