3D in EP Helps Improve Ablation

Siemens also will debut syngo(R) InSpace EP as part of its comprehensive portfolio of EP solutions. This software application integrates pre-procedural cardiac computed tomography or magnetic resonance 3D data sets to quickly segment a view of the heart's left atrium. With "one-click" segmentation of the left atrium and pulmonary veins, syngo InSpace EP can speed up exam times, helping to improve treatment planning, therapy and follow-up for ablation interventions.


Proven Solutions Round out EP Portfolio

In addition to syngo InSpace EP and new ultrasound applications, visitors to the Siemens booth can see the company's magnetic navigation technologies, uniquely capable of improving the ease and accuracy of catheter-based procedures to facilitate increased efficiency and productivity. A pioneer in the field of magnetic navigation, Siemens now has more than 30 magnetic navigation systems installed. Its AXIOM Artis dBC Magnetic Navigation System(TM) is the only magnetic navigation system in the industry with a biplane flat panel detector. Enabling improved flexibility in cardiovascular procedures, it can be used as either a biplane or a single plane magnetic navigation system depending on clinical preference.

To provide a complete EP solution, Siemens' magnetic navigation systems can work in conjunction with the AXIOM Sensis EP recording system. Clearly and concisely providing accurate calculations of data obtained during catheterizations, AXIOM Sensis offers exceptional signal quality, integration and high fidelity reporting capabilities.

Also highlighted at the show was syngo Dynamics. A multi-modality, dynamic image review, diagnosis and archiving system, syngo Dynamics enables evidence-based reporting to help improve the efficiency of clinical procedures for cardiology. The solution is scalable for imaging clinics, hospitals and multi-facility health enterprises and features optional interfacing to clinical or hospital information systems.

Siemens Medical Solutions of Siemens AG (NYSE:SI) with headquarters in Malvern, Pennsylvania and Erlangen, Germany, is one of the largest suppliers to the healthcare industry in the world. The company is known for bringing together innovative medical technologies, healthcare information systems, management consulting, and support services, to help customers achieve tangible, sustainable, clinical and financial outcomes. Employing approximately 31,000 people worldwide and operating in more than 120 countries, Siemens Medical Solutions reported sales of 7.6 billion EUR, orders of 8.6 billion EUR and group profit of 976 million EUR for fiscal 2005. More information can be obtained by visiting www.usa.siemens.com/medical-pressroom.

(1) Statistics provided by the Heart Rhythm Foundation and American College of Cardiology

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