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Toshiba
Installs Landmark 400th
VANTAGE 1.5T MRI System For LakeWest Hospital, State-of-the-Art Technology Results in Greater Patient Comfort and Better Clinical Outcomes |
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According to Assistant Director of the Department of Radiology, Lake Hospital System, David A. Steiger, M.D., the new Vantage will be used to conduct a wide range of advanced diagnostic imaging applications to aid in the early diagnosis of life-threatening diseases. " We are dedicated to providing the most accurate diagnosis and treatment options available. We're currently conducting about 9,000 MRI scans a year, and the first step in delivering the best results is making sure the patient is comfortable during the exam process," Dr. Steiger said. "With Toshiba's Vantage system, the noise is drastically reduced, which results in improved patient comfort and better clinical outcomes." According to Bob Giegerich, director, Toshiba's MR Business Unit, the 400th install of the state-of-the-art system is a true milestone for the company. "We've seen a rapid rate of acceptance of the Vantage since the line's inception," he said. "This achievement illustrates Toshiba's strong, continued commitment to develop advanced technology systems to help clinicians deliver improved patient care and ensure more accurate diagnosis and treatment options." Vantage MRI: Unmatched Clinical Performance Featuring some of the most advanced MRI applications available in the industry, the Vantage offers a wide range of optional packages for cardiac imaging advanced Echo Planar Imaging, Diffusion and Perfusion Imaging, Peripheral Angiography, Fresh Blood Imaging, SuperFASE (Fast Advanced Spin Echo) Imaging and Body Vision. In addition, Toshiba's SPEEDER parallel imaging allows for increased acquisition speed and reduced examination times. For more information about the Excelart Vantage or Toshiba's wide-range of diagnostic imaging technologies, visit www.medical.toshiba.com <http://www.medical.toshiba.com>. About Lake Hospital System For five consecutive years NorthCoast 99 has named Lake Hospital System one of the 99 Best Places to work in Northeast Ohio. HealthGrades® also recently named Lake Hospital System among the top five percent of all hospitals in the nation. A leader in community-based health care in Northeast Ohio, Lake Hospital System provides high-quality, accessible health services for all stages of life. Lake Hospital System delivers progressive, compassionate health care through eight state-of-the-art facilities staffed by more than 500 physicians and 2,200 health care professionals. About Toshiba With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. 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 and information systems. Toshiba Corp. is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products, and power systems. Toshiba has approximately 172,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of $54 billion. Excelart VantageT and PianissimoT are trademarks of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation. Source: Toshiba America Medical Systems | |||||
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