Cardiovascular Specialists at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, at the Swiss Cardiovascular Center Bern, and the University of Zurich Switzerland Announce the Release of CVMstat.

CLEVELAND & LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A Comprehensive Handheld-Based Approach to CardioVascular Medicine

Cardiovascular specialists at the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, at the Swiss Cardiovascular Center Bern and at the Zurich University Hospital, Switzerland, today announced the release of CVMstat(R) - A Comprehensive Handheld-Based Approach to CardioVascular Medicine, edited by Marco Roffi, M.D., Bernhard Meier, M.D. and Eric J. Topol, M.D.. Authored by an international team of over 100 leading physicians, CVMstat(R) is the first medical reference designed exclusively for electronic access on handheld devices. This reference is published electronically by Handheldmed, Inc., a leading distributor of medical reference content for handheld computers and personal digital assistants. Coupled with new Handheldmed technology, CVMstat(R) will allow health care providers access to state-of-the-art cardiovascular information at the bedside by providing handheld-based access to authoritative monographs covering the whole spectrum of cardiovascular disease.

"CVMstat(R) represents a new standard in cardiovascular reference material," according to Dr. Eric J. Topol, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, the top ranking US institution in cardiovascular disease over the last several years according to US News and World Report. "This project is unique not only for it its scope and breadth," added the worldwide leading cardiologist "but in the fact that it will be the most accessible reference ever created. Thousands of physicians will now enjoy access to this authoritative resource wherever they are, whenever they need it. All they need is a handheld computer or PDA."

The Leading Cause of Death

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. Annually, in the United States 960,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease and 58 million Americans live with some form of the disease. More resources are devoted to the care and treatment of cardiovascular disease than for all other conditions combined. Intense basic and clinical cardiovascular research results in an enormous amount of data that must be assimilated by practitioners in the field. CVMstat(R) represents an important new tool in the armamentarium of physicians who treat patients with cardiovascular conditions.

Unique Design

"This project could not have proceeded without the vision, and unwavering commitment of Marco Roffi, M.D., who was instrumental in this projects conception and execution," explained Bernhard Meier, M.D., Chairman of Cardiology at the Swiss Cardiovascular Center Bern, Switzerland. "The international faculty is unlike any ever assembled, and ensures that the work represents the finest ideas, protocols and treatments from across the world," continued Dr. Meier. Dr. Roffi elaborated, "As a fellow in Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, I was constantly struggling to sift through, and identify the most important information to ensure my patients were receiving the best possible care. CVMstat(R) now aggregates that data in one mobile resource that has the potential to impact the care of cardiovascular patients everywhere. What makes CVMstat(R) unique in the market is that it was specifically designed for handheld computers and it is not a book "reformatted" for a PDA."

Comprehensive, Yet Always Accessible

CVMstat(R) - A Comprehensive Handheld-Based Approach to CardioVascular Medicine - provides leading edge information on all aspects of cardiovascular medicine, including peripheral arterial disease, stroke, and cardiovascular disease in women. Bullet-type format, and over 7000 hyperlinks allow users to quickly find desired information. A comprehensive electronic index ensures instant access to any topic. Cardiovascular drugs are reviewed in detail including indications, contraindications, and dosage. Over 350 of the most important clinical trials in cardiology and vascular medicine are succinctly summarized. Moreover, the editorial staff will continue to monitor the literature for clinically relevant data, and as new therapies become available, this information will be dynamically updated to user's handheld devices.

About Handheldmed, Inc.

Handheldmed, Inc. provides handheld-based solutions that improve the productivity and efficiency of healthcare providers. The proprietary Handheldmed Reader makes viewing content on a Palm OS or Pocket PC device easier than ever. New features allow health care providers to find information in a fraction of the time that it would take with paper based references, or with less powerful electronic technologies. Quick-Nav links, extra-chapter links, bookmarks, user annotations and incorporation of new high-resolution image and table support distinguish this technology from less capable products in the market. In addition to its leading reference library, the Company markets and distributes Patient Tracker(TM), an end-to-end electronic patient charting solution. The Company's website, www.handheldmed.com is a leading destination for medical professionals interested in utilizing handheld computer technology in clinical settings. Handheldmed is a privately held company headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.