A dual-head, solid-state imaging system designed for cardiology applications will be commercially released in September by its developer, San Diego-based Digirad. The new product, called CardiusSST, will be displayed at the American Society of Nuclear
A dual-head, solid-state imaging system designed for cardiology applications will be commercially released in September by its developer, San Diego-based Digirad. The new product, called CardiusSST, will be displayed at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology meeting Sept. 26 to 28 at the Baltimore Convention Center. The digital technology built into CardiusSST is designed to enhance reliability and image quality. The system weighs less than conventional gamma cameras and is smaller, fitting into rooms as tight as seven feet by eight feet.
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