California Hospital Expands Cardiovascular Services with Three Toshiba X-Ray Systems

TUSTIN, Calif. --(Business Wire)--

To improve visualization and diagnostic confidence during a wide range of interventional and EP procedures, California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles installed three Infinix^TM-i vascular X-ray systems from Toshiba (News - Alert) America Medical Systems, Inc.

"Infinix-i's design offers unprecedented access to the patient and provides images required for neuro, vascular and cardiovascular procedures by easily covering fingertip-to-fingertip and head-to-toe," said Dr. Faye Lee, director, Cardiovascular Service Line, California Hospital Medical Center. "Advanced dose reduction technologies like Fluoro Store make exams safer by preventing repeat patient exposure."

California Hospital uses Toshiba's Infinix-i systems to perform general and peripheral vascular exams, including acute myocardial infarction, peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), coronary, electrophysiology (EP) and radial procedures.

"California Hospital required a system that offered unrestricted patient access and would work with their clinicians to see, move and work better," said Stephen Bumb, director, X-ray Vascular Business Unit, Toshiba. "Toshiba's Infinix-i with WorkRite technology, featurig the unconventional five-axis design, enhances ergonomics and line of sight to display monitors. The result: increased clinician comfort and productivity."

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com.

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba's website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.