Hitachi Enhances High Performance Premium Open MR Systems With Advanced Clinical Capabilities.Business Editors, Health/Medical & High Tech Writers TWINSBURG, Ohio--(BW HealthWire)--April 25, 2001 Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. (HMSA HMSA Hawaii Medical Service Association HMSA Hypermobility Syndrome Association HMSA Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. HMSA Health Manpower Shortage Area HMSA Hmong Minnesota Student Association HMSA Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 ) recently released Version 4.2 software for their AIRIS(R) II premium performance Open MR imaging system. This software upgrade features performance enhancements that provide customers with the latest MR technology. These performance enhancements include Echo-Planar Imaging (EPI EPI exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. )-based Diffusion-Weighted Imaging diffusion-weighted imaging Imaging A type of MRI that provides metabolic and hemodynamic information of the brain shortly after a stroke. See Magnetic resonance imaging. Cf Perfusion-weighted imaging. that is useful in the diagnosis of acute ischemia and other neurological disorders; Contrast-Enhanced MR Angiography MR angiography Magnetic resonance angiography, MRI angiography Imaging A noninvasive method for evaluating the blood vessels of Pts with severe peripheral vascular disease or acute renal failure Pros Less time and cost than conventional catheter angiography appropriate for vascular studies; and FatSep(TM), a fat suppression technique for enhancing the visualization of musculoskeletal musculoskeletal /mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal/ (-skel´e-t'l) pertaining to or comprising the skeleton and muscles. mus·cu·lo·skel·e·tal adj. Relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton. anatomy. "AIRIS II uses advanced imaging technology for outstanding image quality. Release of Version 4.2 is another demonstration of Hitachi's commitment to provide its customers with innovative enhancements to our current products," stated Sheldon Schaffer, Vice President and General Manager of 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 . AIRIS II features an award-winning open gantry Gantry A name for the couch or table used in a CT scan. The patient lies on the gantry while it slides into the x-ray scanner portion. Mentioned in: Computed Tomography Scans design that provides easy access from all four sides for patient comfort and operator convenience, while delivering consistently high quality images needed for a comprehensive diagnosis. Version 4.2 software is now available and is provided free of charge to warranty and service contract customers. Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. markets premium, high performance magnetic resonance imaging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), noninvasive diagnostic technique that uses nuclear magnetic resonance to produce cross-sectional images of organs and other internal body structures. products of Hitachi Medical Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. These include the AIRIS(R) and AIRIS II Open MR systems with advanced permanent magnet technology, and the new Altaire(TM) high-field performance Open MR system. HMSA has established itself as a major provider of magnetic resonance imaging systems with almost 1,000 systems installed throughout the United States and over 2,300 worldwide. Since the company first popularized the concept of Open MR over a decade ago, it has been the fastest growing segment of MR imaging. For more information, please contact: Sheldon Schaffer Hitachi Medical Systems America, Inc. 1959 Summit Commerce Park Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 800.800.3106 or 330.425.1313 Ext. 5447 330.425.1410 Fax schaffers@hitachimed.com www.hitachimed.com Robert Ripley Insource Communications, Inc. 1096 Sheerbrook Drive Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 440.338.4683 440.338.4684 Fax ripleyr@hitachimed.com |
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