St. Francis and Temple University Hospitals Expand Vascular Imaging Capabilities with New Toshiba Infinix DP-i/FD2; Hospitals First in the U.S. to Install Toshiba's New Vascular Imaging System.TUSTIN, Calif. -- Improving cardiac care at two regional healthcare institutions, Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. today announced the installation of its Infinix(TM) DP-i/FD2 at St. Francis Hospital St. Francis Hospital may refer to:
(2) (Field Programmable Device) An umbrella term for all chips that can be programmed by the customer including SPLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs. See PLD. ) and is the only single lab that meets American College of Cardiology The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a nonprofit medical association established in 1949 to educate, research and influence health care public policy. The president for the 2006–2007 year is Steven E. Nissen. [1] The organization has 39 chapters in the U.S. guidelines for both cardiac and peripheral work. "Toshiba's Infinix DP-i/FD2 improves the course of diagnosis and treatment for both the physician and the patient," said Peggy Coltrin, RN, clinical manager of the Heart & Vascular Center for St. Francis Hospital. "We are committed to providing the best care possible, with the best technology available, and Toshiba was able to satisfy both of these requirements. As a result, Federal Way and Seattle-area residents now have world-class cardiac care close to home." Both St. Francis and Temple University Hospitals will serve as show sites for Toshiba, enabling potential customers to visit the facilities and preview the equipment in an operational setting. Designed with one eight-inch by eight-inch floor mounted cardiac C-arm and one 12-inch by 16-inch ceiling-mounted C-arm, the system enables physicians to obtain the high-quality images needed to perform both detailed peripheral vascular work and coronary studies without compromise for more efficient, comprehensive patient care. "With our patients as our top priority, we chose Toshiba's Infinix DP-i/FD2 because it was clear that the technology would enable us to improve our diagnosis and treatment capabilities," said Dr. James Burke James Burke may refer to:
Cardiac catheterization (also called heart catheterization) is a diagnostic procedure which does a comprehensive examination of how the heart and its blood vessels function. laboratories and interventional cardiology interventional cardiology Cardiology The subspecialty of cardiology dedicated to the diagnosis, medical and mechanical therapy, pre- and post-procedure management of adult patients with acute and chronic forms of cardiovascular disease amenable to catheter-based at Temple University Hospital. "We can diagnose and treat all of the cardiac and vascular problems in our patients without compromising either area. This is the future of comprehensive cardiovascular care." "We are thrilled to be able to assist two such respected institutions as St. Francis Hospital and Temple University Hospital in expanding the capabilities of their 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. departments," said Don Volz, director, Vascular X-ray Business Unit, Toshiba. "With the ability to perform both coronary and vascular studies in a single room, the Infinix DP-i/FD2 increases patient comfort and decreases exam time by eliminating the need to move the patient." For more information about Toshiba and its wide range of products, visit www.medical.toshiba.com. About St. Francis Hospital Established in 1987, St. Francis Hospital has been named among the Top 100 hospitals in the nation five times since 1999 by Solucient, an independent healthcare research and information company that evaluates clinical outcomes and other data. A 110-bed community hospital, St. Francis is part of Washington's Franciscan Health System, which includes the Northwest Center for Weight Management in Federal Way, St. Joseph Medical Center St. Joseph Medical Center may refer to: In the United States:
About Temple University Hospital Temple University Hospital was founded in 1892 by Dr. Russell Conwell as a 20-bed facility. Today, Temple University Hospital is a 617-bed tertiary medical center. In addition to providing quality medical care to more than 28,000 inpatients and 150,000 outpatients annually, Temple University Hospital is a certified Level I regional trauma center trauma center n. A medical facility that is designated to treat severe physical trauma as a result of the specialized training of its staff and the availability of appropriate diagnostic and treatment tools. and has one of the busiest emergency departments in the region. About Toshiba With headquarters in Tustin, Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities Modalities The factors and circumstances that cause a patient's symptoms to improve or worsen, including weather, time of day, effects of food, and similar factors. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Toshiba Medical Systems Corp., an independent group company of Toshiba Corp., is a global leading provider of diagnostic medical imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, Cath & EP Labs, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI 1. (application) MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 2. MRI - Measurement Requirements and Interface. and information systems. Toshiba Corp. is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products, and power systems. Toshiba has approximately 161,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of $53 billion. Infinix(TM) is a trademark of Toshiba Medical Systems Corp. |
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