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TOSHIBA ANNUAL REPORT 1999
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21.
Toshiba’s diagnostic ultrasound scanners
offer a variety of transducers and software
supporting use in a wide range of diagnos-
tic applications—not only cardiac and ab-
dominal imaging, but also endo-cavity
observation in obstetrics, gynecology and
urology.
In the U.S., which has the highest mor-
tality rate from heart disease in the world,
the Methodist Heart Center is reaping
benefits in improved diagnostic efficiency
from Toshiba’s digital X-ray diagnostic
systems. It has also improved archiving
and storage efficiency through use of elec-
tronic image information processing. The
Methodist Heart Center reported cost
savings of US$230,000 in the first year after
introducing Toshiba’s CAS-8000V/cx.
In flat panel X-ray detectors—equipment
that converts X-rays into digital images—
Toshiba led the way in developing a detec-
tor capable of generating both still and
moving images much more precisely than
those taken by other X-ray films or image
intensifiers. This breakthrough technol-
ogy will reach the market in 2000. Shorter
X-ray examination times are just one ben-
efit. Others include the ability to send and
receive images through networks and the
elimination of labor-intensive, space-
consuming X-ray film storage, freeing
hospitals to concentrate on more impor-
tant tasks. The result: greater efficiencies.
Looking ahead, it is clear that improved
diagnostic efficiency, the need for rational-
ization and the greater use of information
systems will all impact on hospital man-
agement. Toshiba aims to evolve from a
leader in diagnostic imaging equipment to
become an information-driven total solu-
tions provider. The Medical Systems
Company will achieve this by delivering
comprehensive Hospital Information
Systems (HIS), Radiology Information
Systems (RIS) and Picture Archiving and
Communications Systems (PACS) that
draw on state-of-the-art digital imaging
technologies. Ultimately, Toshiba will
offer much more than just sales and main-
tenance services.
the new multislice technology Toshiba
has developed and which can scan 12
cross-sectional images in a second—by far
the fastest scanning speed ever achieved.
Chest examinations that now take 30 sec-
onds will soon be done in just four.
Aquilion, which is already in use in the
University of Iowa in the U.S. and other
facilities, is being lauded for significantly
shortening examination times and open-
ing the way to new clinical applications.
In diagnostic ultrasound systems,
Toshiba continues to introduce a steady
stream of competitive products that pre-
serve its position atop the world ranking.
PowerVision 6000 and MiniVision (Just
Vision in overseas markets) are recent
products that have won high marks.
PowerVision 6000 ultrasound di-
agnostic equipment
s Company