MALVERN, PA - Siemens Medical Solutions has sold more than 100 of its AXIOM Artis dBC systems since its introduction in 2003. Utilized for diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac interventions, this highly flexible biplane angiography system features digital flat panel detectors in both planes, enabling it to reach all imaging speeds necessary for cardiology with excellent contrast resolution.

The AXIOM Artis dBC, recently honored by Frost & Sullivan with a 2004 Award for Technology Leadership, allows clinicians to visualize the finest vascular structures in detail. Among the many facilities recognizing its benefits are the University of Chicago and the Tuoro Infirmary Hospital in New Orleans.

"Siemens has shown its commitment to innovation and the future by giving me options that were not available elsewhere, such as biplane flat panel detectors, the ability to store fluoroscopy as a run, and the ability to move the C-arm in a way that I have full body coverage," said Ziyad M. Hijazi, M.D., MPH, professor of pediatrics and medicine, section chief of pediatric cardiology, and medical director of Congenital Heart Center, University of Chicago.
The flexible architecture of the AXIOM Artis dBC, including floor and ceiling-mounted C-arm stands, allows for adaptable positioning of the system and fast programmable movement. In addition, the performance standards of Siemens AXIOM technologies, which are consistently recognized by medical imaging and informatics authority MD Buyline, facilitate optimal configuration for diagnostic and interventional cardiology.

"The biplane peripheral position is extremely valuable, as it provides for free access to the patient's head," said Dr. Roberto Quintal, chief of interventional cardiology, Touro Infirmary. "It also allows us to do peripheral examinations without repositioning the patient. This saves time."

While the system's peripheral position offers increased visibility to physicians, its Dynamic Density Optimization (DDO) enables viewing of fine vascular structures distributed over dense areas equally as well as those in less dense areas. The diagnostic quality of the digital images is enhanced and provides more detailed information on even the most dense areas, such as the diaphragm or spine.

Increased Image Quality with Reduced Radiation
The AXIOM Artis dBC automatically selects the optimal exposure values for the best image quality at a significant reduced radiation dose. C.A.R.E. (Combined Application to Reduce Exposure) is a Siemens development in place to reduce radiation exposure for both patient and examiner. A specially designed copper prefiltration system automatically adjusts the filter strength during the exam to the density of the region of interest. Using "Careprofile," the collimator and filter can be adjusted to the region to be examined without radiation. The use of pulsed fluoroscopy also reduces the dose.

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