Siemens Medical Solutions and the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) are planning to establish a five-year medical imaging and information technology services alliance for a new $200 million cardiovascular center in Ann Arbor, MI.
The companies will also collaborate to combine multislice CT and digital flat-panel vascular imaging technology.
Siemens technology featured at the cardiovascular center will include its Axiom Artis dFC magnetic navigation system, Axiom Artis dTC and dTA digital ceiling-mounted cardiac and vascular imaging systems, Acuson Sequoia echocardiography systems, Soarian Cardiology information system, and Acuson KinetDx ultrasound image management system, according to the vendor.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writersDecember 16, 2003
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