November 9, 2010 – To assist interventionalists with organizing, securing and loading interventional tools during catheterization procedures, Vascular Solutions offers the Angio Assist Docking Station and Teirstein Edge Device Organizer.

November 7, 2010 – A new advanced medical image-viewing app is now available on the iPad, iPhone and iPod. The iClarity app, by iCRco, is available in two versions: a demo version, available for free on iTunes, and the full version that works in conjunction with a separately purchased iClarity Edge server.

November 8, 2010 – A new Web-based picture archiving and communications system (PACS) system will be on display at RSNA 2010 in Chicago. The Unity v-Series Web PACS, by DR Systems, includes a radiology information system (RIS), cardiovascular information system (CVIS), PACS and reporting applications that are both modular and virtualized.

The splash-proof surgical LCDs by Double Black Imaging meet and exceed all stringent surgical imaging requirements. The 19-inch, 24-inch and 42-inch feature full HD resolution and ultra-high brightness and contrast.

The Surgical LCD line supports a wide variety of video inputs for existing and new camera technologies and eliminates costly signal conversion, image degradation and lag. Users can also view images in picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture format.

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The PACS LCD solutions, by Double Black Imaging, are environmentally friendly and ergonomically designed LCDs for medical imaging. They feature built-in front sensors and are bundled with the X-Cal Web calibration suite for full automatic calibration, conformance, alerting and reporting. They also have ultra high brightness and contrast ratios, industry leading luminance uniformity performance, bonded protective panels, high-speed graphic controllers and a full five-year warranty

Several clinical review monitors from Double Black Imaging are specially designed for versatile healthcare applications in a hospital-wide network of electronic medical records. The LCDs have high brightness levels, better contrast ratios, backlight sensors for stable luminance control and meet all DICOM 3.14 standards.

The DBI Clinical LCD line also comes with a warranty and service program.

For more information: www.doubleblackimaging.com

The DICOMetrix, from Double Black Imaging, is a proactive DICOM image flow and network performance monitoring solution. It allows PACS administrators, directors and IT personnel to actively monitor and track system performance, and alert support staff about system slow-downs and outages.

November 8, 2010 – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) issued a joint report outlining new performance measures in cardiac care. The full report will be published in the Nov. 16 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

November 8, 2010 – Patient enrollment has begun in a trial looking at a new system for patients undergoing diagnostic angiography procedures through the femoral artery. The RECITAL study will observe the safety and effectiveness of the Arstasis One access system. It is expected to enroll up to 500 patients in at least seven U.S. hospitals.

November 8, 2010 – A new aortic extension has been implanted in a clinical setting for the first time. The Ventana fenestrated stent graft, by Endologix, was implanted at Auckland City Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand.

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