Toshiba America Medical Systems Inc. (TAMS) unveiled the XarioTM ultrasound system, the company's latest cardiac ultrasound offering, at the 2005 Annual Scientific Session of the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE). The Xario ultrasound system quickly and accurately delivers the high-quality images necessary to distinguish tiny cardiac and vascular structures, while remaining affordable for hospitals and clinics where resources for new technologies may be dwindling.

"The introduction of the Xario meets the needs of an important segment, customers with constrained budgets who are seeking a sophisticated system capable of addressing a diverse patient population," said Gordon Parhar, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba America Medical Systems.

Ultrasound is an integral diagnostic tool in high-volume hospitals and clinics due in large part to its ability to quickly scan for a variety of cardiac conditions. However, due to the historically high cost associated with ultrasound technology, image quality and system capabilities are often sacrificed in favor of reduced acquisition costs, a decision that can negatively impact diagnosis and treatment.
To meet the requirements of physicians and patients for high quality healthcare, Toshiba introduced the Xario ultrasound system to deliver maximum value and superior image quality at an affordable price point for growing and high-volume imaging centers and practices that require high-quality systems with a full range of cardiac imaging functions.

"The Xario is the ideal solution for busy, budget-conscious hospital and clinical settings where cardiologists are called upon to make fast and accurate diagnosis, when a multi-functional ultrasound system is paramount," said Parhar.

"The image quality the Xario delivers is equal to that of more expensive ultrasound systems, when compared side-by-side," said Paul Carr, RDCS, technical director of echocardiography, Iowa Heart Center. "The ability to obtain high-quality images of the patient's heart, with relative ease and speed, can eliminate the need for additional tests and allows us to begin treatment sooner."

According to Sue Tierney, director of diagnostic services, Iowa Heart Center: "After evaluating a number of ultrasound systems comparable in price and function, we found that the Xario system delivered the best quality images and applications for the price. The sonographer is literally able to scan a patient's heart and within minutes a physician can make a diagnosis and begin treatment, which is crucial in high-volume hospital and clinical settings, where you see a wide variety of cardiac pathologies."

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