May 14, 2008 -- Tustin, California -- Already
being used in more than 25 hospitals across the country, Toshiba America
Medical Systems’ new Advanced Image Processing (AIP) feature is improving
patient care. Developed for the InfinixTM X-ray line, AIP is increasing the quality,
sharpness and contrast of images gathered during interventional procedures in
some of the country’s top facilities. Currently, images generated during
interventional procedures can be difficult to interpret, causing delays for the
physician, patient and imaging center. Toshiba’s new AIP feature can prevent
such delays by providing clearer images.
“Toshiba’s new AIP feature provides improved visualization
of the coronary arteries allowing for better decisions in difficult
situations such as patients with rapid heart rates, small tortuous
arteries, bariatric patients and emergency situations,” said
Dr. Ronald P. Karlsberg, clinical professor of Medicine UCLA, from
Brotman Medical Center, one of the hospitals already benefiting from
AIP.
Johns Hopkins University, Arlington Memorial
Hospital, Springhill Medical Center and The Washington Hospital
are using the technology
to improve workflow and patient care through the use of Toshiba’s
AIP feature. AIP’s benefits include programmable image display,
reduced background noise, resolution in dark areas and improved device
and vessel visualization.
“The image quality offered by Toshiba’s Infinix line,
particularly the AIP feature, is remarkable,” said Dr. John
S. Wilson, medical director, cardiovascular services, The Washington
Hospital. “AIP allows us to image bariatric patients, which
was difficult to do before. It also gives us reduced background noise
and improved device and vessel visualization, which allows us to
increase workflow and provide better patient care during our interventional
procedures.”
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 191,000 employees worldwide
and annual sales of $67 billion. For more information, visit www.medical.toshiba.com.
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