Siemens upgrades ultrasound PACS

Prototype capabilities for Siemens' KinetDx Solutions Network were showcased at the annual meeting of the ACC. A key feature of the upcoming 4.0 release creates patient reports utilizing an evidence-based method of diagnosis. New report upload file formats and cardiac measurement transfer capabilities for the Acuson Cypress cardiovascular system are also included. The reporting feature allows physicians to integrate observations and medical knowledge to produce more objective, results-oriented findings.