Ochsner Medical Center buys Toshiba cardiovascular X-ray technology

Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, USA, has installed a new hybrid operating suite and cardiovascular X-ray system to conduct transcatheter aortic valve replacement and other coronary and peripheral procedures.

Tyrone Collins, section head, interventional cardiology and co-director, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, Ochsner Medical Center, commentes: “Toshiba’s cardiovascular X-ray system design provides unmatched flexibility with better access to the patient, and the ability to record and archive images. As a long-time partner of Toshiba, we particularly value the company’s service and support approach.”

Toshiba’s Infinix DP-i systems are designed for vascular, neuro and cardiovascular procedures and include high-resolution flat-panel detectors.