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Live Demonstration Using Toshiba Infinix CF-i/BP to be Performed at Pediatric Interventional Cardiac Symposium
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July 26, 2007 -- TUSTIN, Calif. --
Continuing to position itself as a leader in medical
education and patient care, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announced today
that the Pediatric Interventional Cardiac Symposium (PICS) in Las Vegas, the
most comprehensive symposium worldwide on pediatric cardiac interventional therapies,
will feature a live demonstration of two challenging medical procedures using
Toshiba's Infinix CF-i/BP imaging system.
Dr. Zahid Amin, professor and medical director of Catherization Services
in the University of Nebraska Medical Center/Creighton University Medical
Center Joint Division of Pediatric Cardiology and at Children's Hospital
in Omaha, will perform a closure of coronary artery fistula and a stent
placement in branch pulmonary artery via live simulcast on July 24,
2007, using the Toshiba Infinix CF-i/BP.
"Toshiba's equipment has significantly
improved the ability to perform these procedures in a pediatric setting," said
Dr. Amin. "The improved
C-arm movement, clearer images, and five-axis positioner make the Toshiba
Infinix CF-i/BP ideal for performing these challenging procedures on
small patients."
"Toshiba's Infinix CF-i/BP Vascular X-ray system
features a unique and unprecedented five-axis design that allows the
C-arm to move around
the exam table to obtain angles and positions for cardiac and general
angiography," explained Robert Micer, director, X-Ray Vascular Business
Unit, Toshiba. "Additionally, Toshiba's high-definition flat panel
detector delivers superior contrast and dynamic resolution, allowing
for easy visualization of small details including intricate blood vessels
and small devices such as catheters."
Dr. Amin selected to perform the two procedures at PICS based upon
interest from the pediatric cardiac community. These procedures are
noted in the field for complexity, which is exacerbated when treating
small patients in pediatrics.
The Pediatric Interventional Cardiac Symposium (PICS) is the most comprehensive
symposium worldwide covering the burgeoning field of interventional
therapies for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease. The
symposium, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, features distinguished faculty
lectures, interactive discussions, workshops, live case demonstrations,
and breakout sessions, covering topics such as devices, implantable
valves, bioabsorbable technology, stents, balloons and many new aspects
of interventional cardiology.
About Children's Hospital of Omaha
Children's Hospital of Omaha provides the most comprehensive pediatric care in
the Omaha, Nebraska region. From primary care to emergency care and everything
in between, Children's Hospital provides children with the best healthcare possible.
The Cardiology Clinic is staffed by cardiologists and midlevel providers from
the Joint Division of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Nebraska and
Creighton University. Cardiology specialists perform diagnostic evaluations and
manage the care of children, adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease,
acquired heart diseases, heart murmurs, irregular heart rhythms, chest pain,
fainting episodes and other suspected heart problems.
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 190,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of $62 billion.
For more information, visit www.medical.toshiba.com.
Source: Toshiba
America Medical Systems
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