Jun 6 2012
Enabling physicians to transition between cardiac and peripheral work
seamlessly during a single procedure, Toshiba America Medical Systems,
Inc.'s InfinixTM-i vascular X-ray systems facilitate better
physician workflow and support improved patient care. New Cardiovascular
Horizons (NCVH), a leading peripheral intervention conference focused on
peripheral artery disease with a special emphasis on critical limb
ischemia, will feature four live cases using Toshiba's Infinix-i
vascular X-ray systems.
The live cases using the Infinix-i systems to treat critical limb
ischemia will take place on Thursday, June 7, 2012. Two live cases will
be performed by Dr. Frank Bunch at Springhill Medical Center, Mobile,
Ala., using Toshiba's Infinix DP-i (dual plane) system, while two more
will be performed by Dr. Oscar R. Rosales at Memorial Hermann, Houston,
Texas, using the Infinix VF-i single plane system.
"Acting as extensions of the physician's eyes and hands, the Infinix
DP-i and VF-i single plane are two versatile systems that allow for both
cardiovascular and peripheral procedures to be performed in a shared
cath lab," said Stephen Bumb, director, X-ray Vascular Business Unit,
Toshiba. "Giving physicians access to the patient from either side of
the table leads to faster, more precise evaluation and treatment of limb
ischemia for improved patient outcomes."
The live cases, focused on salvaging critical limbs, will showcase the
systems' ability to meet the needs of physicians during peripheral
intervention. Toshiba's Infinix-i systems feature an industry-leading
five-axis positioner, allowing for unrestricted patient access to
facilitate advanced, complex procedures with ease. When combined with
Toshiba's proprietary Next Generation Advanced Image Processing (AIP),
Infinix-i provides improved visualization, helping clinicians more
quickly and accurately diagnose and treat patients.
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