SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DEBUTS CARDIOVASCULR SOLUTIONS.

Siemens Healthcare demonstrated how its laboratory diagnostics, imaging and information technology (IT) solutions are helping to "Bring a New Rhythm to Cardiology Workflow," at the 57th Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

Siemens showcased the Artis zee(R) family of interventional imaging systems. With Artis zee systems, users can see vessel edges more precisely, and ensure proper stent positioning within seconds. The family's future-forward design also supports emerging therapeutic treatments. In addition, the Artis zeego(R), which recently received U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) marketing clearance, features a multi- axis C-arm that employs robotic technology to extend imaging capabilities through virtually unrestricted positioning.

Also on display was the cardiovascular version of the ACUSON X300(TM), an all-purpose ultrasound system that provides compact, portable color Doppler solutions for adult, pediatric, OR, EP, and interventional cardiology applications.

Siemens also showcased syngo(R) Dynamics for multi-modality diagnostic image management and the Soarian(R) Cardiology cardiovascular information system. With Soarian Cardiology and syngo Dynamics, Siemens advances its trendsetting strategy of delivering end-to-end IT, imaging and workflow solutions. In a clinical environment where images are critical to the care of a patient, physicians need all images and data accessible at one workstation and available via a longitudinal clinical repository. This solution helps enable the goal of a seamless, optimized workflow for the care of the cardiovascular patient.

Siemens Users Share Best Practices

At the 2008 ACC, Siemens asked a number of customers to present short success stories to conference attendees about how Siemens technology has helped them "Bring a New Rhythm to Cardiology Workflow." Topics ranged from reducing door-to-balloon time with the company's innovative X-ray imaging systems to reducing the time it takes to generate a cardiology report with the company's image and information management solutions.

Enhancing the Cardiology Spectrum

Siemens also displayed its full spectrum of cardiovascular solutions, including the following:

Interventional Cardiology

-- The Artis zee(R) is the next generation of interventional imaging systems. See vessel edges more precisely, and ensure proper stent positioning within seconds. Artis zee's future forward design also supports emerging therapeutic treatments. In addition, the Artis zeego(R) features a multi-axis C-arm that employs robotic technology to extend imaging capabilities through virtually unrestricted positioning.

Cardiovascular CT

-- The world's first dual source CT, the SOMATOM Definition(TM), is faster than every heartbeat, eliminating the need for beta blockers and reducing radiation exposure by as much as 50 percent when compared to traditional cardiac CT imaging. In addition to advanced imaging, syngo(R) WebSpace represents the latest innovation in client-server solutions for CT applications and offers real-time access to CT data at a doctor's office or home, and even on the road through a network connection.

Information Technology

-- By combining multimodality, diagnostic image management from syngo(R) Dynamics with the nursing documentation, orders, and outcomes analysis capabilities of Soarian Cardiology, the Soarian Cardiology and syngo Dynamics solution provides powerful procedural and episodic care reporting capabilities and a cardiovascular electronic patient record (EPR) that supports the cardiac care process. With Soarian Cardiology and syngo Dynamics, Siemens advances its trendsetting strategy of delivering end-to-end IT, imaging and workflow solutions. In a clinical environment where images are critical to the care of a patient, physicians need all images and data accessible at one workstation and available via a longitudinal clinical repository. This solution helps enable the goal of a seamless, optimized workflow for the care of the cardiovascular patient.

Cardiovascular MR

-- The combination of advanced speed and higher resolution images has expanded the role of magnetic resonance imaging in cardiology. syngo(R) Inline VF, new from Siemens, enables fully automatic detection of heart contours and cardiac wall motion during image acquisition. Now, this software can help physicians more accurately assess cardiac function immediately after a scan.

Molecular Imaging

-- True efficiency and integration are achieved with Siemens' cardiology solutions, including c.cam(TM), Symbia SPECT, Symbia SPECT-CT, and Biograph PET-CT systems. Siemens' MI solutions provide cardiologists with functional information, such as wall motion, myocardial perfusion, and in some cases, plaque characterization, as well as morphological information, such as the presence of coronary calcifications. Siemens will also highlight PETNET, which provides biomarkers for clinical and preclinical PET imaging through PETNET's SafetyNet(TM) international network of more than 45 manufacturing and distribution centers.

Echocardiography

-- Siemens' latest advancements in cardiac ultrasound solutions to be highlighted include the ACUSON X300(TM), an all-purpose ultrasound system that provides compact, portable color Doppler solutions for Adult, Pediatric, OR, EP and Interventional Cardiology applications with exceptional clinical performance. Also featured at the conference are the ACUSON P50(TM) hand-carried ultrasound system, the ACUSON AcuNav(TM) ultrasound catheters, the ACUSON Sequoia(TM) ultrasound system, and the ACUSON Cypress(TM) PLUS cardiovascular ultrasound system.

About Siemens Healthcare

Siemens Healthcare is one of the world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first fully integrated diagnostics company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics, therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions, supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care -- from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. The company employs more than 48,000 people worldwide and operates in 130 countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens Healthcare reported sales of euro 9.85 billion, orders of euro 10.27 billion, and group profit of euro 1.32 billion.

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