In addition to the Philips equipment used in the UAB Heart & Vascular Center, UAB has installed in its hospital and The Kirklin Clinic a number of state-of-the-art diagnostic systems, including the Philips Brilliance 64-slice and 40-slice computed tomography (CT) systems in the UAB Hospital radiology department, two Philips 40-slice CT systems in the emergency department, a Philips Achieva 3.0 Tesla Cardiovascular MRI System (the first in the state), outpatient bi-plane catheterization equipment, and an Achieva 1.5 Telsa magnetic resonance imaging system in The Kirklin Clinic.
According to U.S. News and World Report, UAB Hospital, a member of the UAB Health System, has been recognized as one of the top 10 hospitals for heart surgery in the United States.
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About The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is one of the leading Medical Research and Patient Care Centers in the U.S., offering leading edge patient care, health facilities, research and medical training. The UAB Health System is internationally renowned for its expert physicians and groundbreaking medical research, but, more importantly, it stands out for its strong commitment to compassionate, personal care for every patient.
The Kirklin Clinic, a member of the UAB Health System, is a center for outpatient care housing more than 600 physicians in 35 specialties designed specifically for patient needs. Its mission is to serve patients' health care needs with compassion, dedication and excellence. The clinic's physicians and programs have gained national and international recognition for their excellence. The staff at Kirklin Clinic combines clinical care with teaching and research to produce an environment that is in the best interest of the patient.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of $37.7 billion (EUR 30.4 billion) in 2005. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 161,498 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.
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