Visage Imaging Inc. has new clinical applications and tools for 2D, 3D, and 4D visualization and post processing designed to offer more cost-effective real-time medical image data processing with integrated enterprise 3D visualization.

Aquarius iNtuition represents a paradigm shift in 3D visualization. Client-based advanced visualization has come of age: Through Aquarius iNtuition, TeraRecon delivers workstation-class applications to regular PCs or PACS stations throughout the department and enterprise through the convenience of a thin client platform.

October 23, 2008 - Premier Purchasing Partners signed a new agreement for cardiac ultrasound contrast media with Lantheus Medical Imaging of North Billerica, MA.

October 23, 2008 - SynCardia announced that on Oct. 15, Dr. Lars Wiklund, chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden, led a surgical team in implanting the CardioWest temporary total artificial heart into a 31-year-old male patient, making it the first Swedish implant of the device.

Dr. Ulf Kjellman, head of the hospital’s ventricular assist device (VAD) program, performed the implant.

October 23, 2008 - Stereotaxis Inc. is now commercially selling its Odyssey Cinema system, a data management solution for remote viewing and recording of live interventional cases.

October 23, 2008 – Siemens Medical Solutions has created LifeNet 2.0 at usa.siemens.com/lifenet – a secure, online Web portal to help customers oversee and manage the productivity of their Siemens imaging equipment.

Whether you are in a hectic ER, ICU, OR, cardiology or other diagnostic department, or overseeing an outpatient clinic, steps always need to be taken to ensure that critical storage requirements for drugs are met. Protocols usually exist for a daily check and logging of refrigerator or freezer storage area temperatures by nursing staff.


October 22, 2008 - Cardiac Science launched the new Quinton Q-Stress 4.0, the ninth generation of its diagnostic stress testing technology widely known for dependability and clinical accuracy.

October 22, 2008 - Cook Medical today launched its Advance 18LP Balloon Dilatation Catheter, which has a low crossing profile and small sheath compatibility designed to provide physicians with superior deliverability.

October 22, 2008 - Cardiac Science announced today the launch of the new Quinton Q-Stress 4.0, the ninth generation of its diagnostic stress testing technology, which reportedly connects with virtually everything needed for enhanced workflow and reporting, including HIS/EMR, email, network storage and nuclear and echo systems.

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