Optimized design and innovative functions make the new Ziehm Vision an all-rounder for general surgery, orthopedics , traumatology and vascular applications. Its slim design features integrated radiation lamp in a slim monitor with optimal representation of contrasts. Providing a large field of view, the 31 cm image intensifier displays all relevant image information. Predefined programs and the Advanced Active Cooling system support interdisciplinary application. Additional extension of 20 cm to the vertical lift allows for flexible setup scenarios at the OR table. The unit offers maximum mobility with minimum space requirement (0.8 m
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Studies show that on average one in four people suffer from atrial fibrillation, the most widespread form of cardiac arrhythmia, at some stage during their lives. Electrophysiological studies and interventions can be used to examine and treat a large number of patients. This involves ablating tiny points in the myocardial tissue using an ablation catheter in order to return the heart to its correct rhythm. Depending on the level of complexity, this type of procedure can take two to three hours. Each misrouting of the electrical impulses that trigger cardiac arrhythmia, which is measured in milliseconds, must first be located and mapped using electrophysiology catheters. It is only at that point that an individual treatment plan tailored to the patients’needs can be developed. This can now be achieved with radiation doses that are up to 85% below usual values, benefiting both patients and staff alike.
Another procedure where dose reduction is crucial is percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), in which the cardiologist has to position a stent with millimeter precision despite cardiac movement. Using Artis Q.zen, the cardiologist is supported by the advanced guidance of Clearstent Live, which allows stent enhancement to take place in real time. The software eliminates cardiac movement, allowing cardiologists to verify stent positioning relative to the cardiac anatomy or to previously deployed stents. The enhanced images are displayed side-by-side with the current live-image without any noticeable lag while the operator can still move the balloon-mounted stent. The significantly better visualization of the stent and vessel section eliminates the need for additional images to decide whether the stent has been fully expanded.
The Artis Q.zen angiography system now comes with two new advances making it possible to reduce the radiation dose while maintaining and improving the quality
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The BRAHMS CTproAVP KRYPTOR (LIA also available) is a unique assay for the reliable determination of the very unstable vasopressin by the measurement of the stable C-terminal part of the prohormone of vasopressin (CT-proAVP). CT-proAVP shows the same kinetics as vasopressin, is extremely stable and therefore easy to measure. As CT-proAVP is released into the circulation in equimolar amounts, it is an equivalent for vasopressin in all clinical indications where vasopressin is indicated, such as water balance testing. Particularly due to its higher sensitivity and easier handling compared to currently available vasopressin assays
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Now available are two new diagnostic display systems: the premium greyscale Coronis 3MP LED and the highbright Nio Color 3MP LED. Featuring 3MP resolution and using high-bright LED backlights, these diagnostic displays make subtle details more noticeable more quickly. and help radiologists see more shades of grey. Additionally, Nio Color 3MP LED comes with a brand-new front-of-screen sensor for on-demand image quality checks. The more advanced Coronis 3MP LED features an Intelligent Multi-Sensor Technology (I-MST) system, combining Barco’s patented I-Guard front-of-screen sensor with backlight, ambient light and temperature sensors to optimize image quality. Other patented image-enhancing technologies, such as ULT-LED and PPU-LED, remove image noise and ensure uniform DICOM images from centre to corner. Revealing the smallest details, the 3MP Nio and Coronis display systems reduce windowing and levelling time, enabling radiologists to read their studies more efficiently. Coronis 3MP LED for greyscale radiology imaging offers a DICOM calibrated luminance of 600 cd/m
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The ESC, ACCF, AHA and WHF stipulate that Troponin assays should demonstrate a coefficient of variation (CV) of 10% or less at the 99th percentile of the normal population, which no prior POC device could do. The high sensitivity Meritas test achieves a CV of 10% at 36pg/ml which is the 99th percentile. Results are available patient-side within 15 minutes and the Meritas analyser uses only a single drop of whole blood in a one-step process. This test will, for the first time, allow doctors to evaluate potential MI patients quickly and accurately. With CE marking achieved, Trinity Biotech now intends to release the product for sale in Europe and other carefully selected markets through its specialist cardiology distributor network.
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