For Immediate Release
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TOSHIBA EXPANDS CARDIAC CT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR AQUILION 64 CUSTOMERS
Expansion Aimed at Meeting Industry Demand for Practical Training Using 64-slice
CT Technology
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 30, 2005 – As part of its ongoing commitment
to cardiac CT education, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. (TAMS) today announced
that it has expanded its cardiac CT training program to meet the growing demand
for hands-on training using its AquilionTM 64 CFX—the
world’s most advanced 64-slice CT system. Training also will address development
of a successful CT business model for clinicians adopting cardiac CT.
“Toshiba has
long been committed to the development of cutting-edge technology and proper education
for its use—a point evidenced by our leading customer education programs,” said
Sharon Yoon, senior manager, Training, TAMS. “Customer education is a significant
focus for the company and continues to play a major role in our favorable customer
satisfaction and user ratings.”
Toshiba training
partners include the University of California, Irvine; University of Florida at
Shands; Manhattan Diagnostic Radiology Cardiovascular Center; and Woodlands North
Houston Heart Center. The new training courses offer practical CT training
that meets requirements as outlined by the guidelines for diagnostic imaging set
forth by the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Radiology.
Phase 1 of the
training program includes a one-week, on-site course, offering functional experience
using 64-slice CT technology. Training content is developed in an effort to
optimize scanning and diagnosis techniques—giving clinicians the opportunity to
scan, view and manipulate images acquired using the Aquilion CFX.
Courses offer
continuing medical education (CME) credit and provide a wide-range of practical
coursework, including basic cardiac anatomy, cardiac CT image review and workflow
overview. Physicians also may enroll in a follow-up, 90-day, self-study course,
following completion of the Phase I coursework. In addition, Toshiba has expanded
its collaboration with industry partners like Vital Images and is now able to offer
workstation training using its Aquilion CT systems. For information about
course curriculum and enrollment visit http://www.medical.toshiba.com.
Toshiba’s
Aquilion 64 CFX—World’s Most Advanced 64-Slice CT System
The Aquilion 64 CFX allows physicians to easily capture precise, motion-free images
of the heart and coronary arteries to identify soft plaque or measure coronary blockage,
and detect signs of disease at its earliest stages, reducing the need for high-risk
interventional procedures.
Featuring the
most advanced multi-detector CT technology available, the Aquilion 64 CFX utilizes
Toshiba’s unique 64-row QuantumTM detector, which
enables the Aquilion CT scanner to acquire 64 simultaneous slices of 0.5 mm with
each 400-millisecond gantry revolution, resulting in precise isotropic imaging of
any region of the body. Additionally, the Aquilion 64 CFX’s superior multi-detector
design produces the best low contrast resolution at the lowest dose, critical for
plaque imaging.
About
Toshiba America Medical Systems
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 Corporation, an independent group company of Toshiba Corporation,
is a global leading provider of diagnostic medical imaging systems and comprehensive
medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, MRI and information
systems. Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications
systems, electronic components, consumer products, and power systems. Toshiba
has approximately 161,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of $53 billion.
AquilionTM is a trademark of Toshiba Medical Systems
Corporation.
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