GE Medical Systems and Micro Medical Systems Sign Distribution Agreement.SIOUX FALLS Sioux Falls, city (1990 pop. 100,814), seat of Minnehaha co., SE S.Dak., on the Big Sioux River; settled 1856, inc. as a village 1877, as a city 1883. Settlers abandoned the site in 1862 because of Native American raids, but with the establishment (1865) of Fort , S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1998-- GE to Offer CardioNET and EchoPRO Solutions for Cardiology cardiology Medical specialty dealing with heart diseases and disorders. It began with the 1749 publication by Jean Baptiste de Sénac of contemporary knowledge of the heart. Diagnostic methods improved in the 19th century, and in 1905 the electrocardiograph was invented. Today, GE Medical Systems and Micro Medical Systems signed an agreement that grants GE Medical Systems exclusive rights to distribute CardioNET(TM) and EchoPRO(TM) cardiology database software products. These products integrate and manage diverse patient data from multiple sites, allowing cardiologists and other healthcare professionals ease in obtaining critical information as they work with patients. "This effort uniquely positions GE Medical Systems to link cardiology imaging and monitoring equipment at various locations for complete, single-source decision analysis and patient information management," said John Burian, Manager of Cardiology at GE Medical Systems. "The CardioNET and EchoPRO offerings, together with the cardiology offerings from GE's pending acquisition of Marquette Medical Systems, are important additions to GE Medical Systems' complete line of cardiology solutions." In addition, EchoPRO will be integrated with EchoPAC, GE's picture archive and communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. optimized for use with ultrasound imaging equipment, to create a comprehensive echocardiography Echocardiography Definition Echocardiography is a diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to create an image of the heart muscle. Ultrasound waves that rebound or echo off the heart can show the size, shape, and movement of the heart's valves and offering. "These products are specifically designed to improve the efficiency of work flow and quality of patient care in the cardiology setting," said Norman Drake, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Micro Medical Systems. "We will continue to focus on developing state-of-the-art information technology solutions for cardiology healthcare providers. Our partnership with GE allows our products to play an important role in a complete cardiology offering." CardioNET, EchoPRO and EchoPAC are elements of GE Medical Systems' cardiac disease management program called CardioIntelligence which includes advanced technology for screening, diagnosing, treating and monitoring cardiac patients. As physicians perform these four functions of disease management, CardioIntelligence provides a range of imaging technology, monitoring devices and information-integration systems for excellence in clinical decision support and cardiac patient care. Micro Medical Systems, headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sioux Falls (IPA: [su fɑlz]) is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the county seat of Minnehaha County.GR6 The 2007 city population is 148,000. , is a leading supplier of cardiology data repositories, integrated solutions and networking products to preeminent healthcare providers. Micro Medical Systems was founded in 1989. GE Medical Systems is a leading global manufacturer of diagnostic imaging equipment and services, including conventional and digital x-ray, computed tomography Computed tomography (CT scan) X rays are aimed at slices of the body (by rotating equipment) and results are assembled with a computer to give a three-dimensional picture of a structure. (CT), magnetic resonance magnetic resonance, in physics and chemistry, phenomenon produced by simultaneously applying a steady magnetic field and electromagnetic radiation (usually radio waves) to a sample of atoms and then adjusting the frequency of the radiation and the strength of the (MR), ultrasound, positron emission tomography positron emission tomography: see PET scan. positron emission tomography (PET) Imaging technique used in diagnosis and biomedical research. (PET), nuclear medicine and healthcare information management. For more than 100 years healthcare providers have relied on GE Medical Systems to provide high-quality imaging technology, services and productivity solutions. In 1997 the business recorded sales of more than $4 billion, employing nearly 16,000 people worldwide. |
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