Canon Medical Showcases New Ultrasound Product Line at ASE 2019

TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. is showcasing its innovative new line of ultrasound systems, the Aplio a-series, at this year’s American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) annual meeting. The new platform delivers high performance in cardiac imaging, among a full host of clinical uses, at an affordable price point. Among its broad range of capabilities, the Aplio a-series, which includes the a550 and a450, was designed with the imaging, ergonomics and workflow capabilities of Canon Medical’s premium ultrasound systems in mind, including its unique a-Beam technology to deliver high-definition images and advanced penetration to enable cardiologists to see more for quick and reliable diagnoses. Additional details on the platform include:

• High-end image quality that seamlessly integrates into workflow for a wide range of everyday imaging needs, including high-resolution 2D imaging with depth and detail for challenging scanning situations
• Support for sonographers’ health with intuitive controls for easy operation and stress-free ergonomics for various patient exams with help from Canon Medical’s Healthy Sonographer™ Program – a CME accredited training and web support offering.
• Wide range of qualitative and quantitative tools thanks to iSense technology which enables easy operation and more objective, reproducible results. Advanced applications like AutoEF and Strain Imaging (Wall Motion Tracking), available on the Aplio a550, provide clinicians with the ability to meet a broad range of clinical needs.

“With our customers and patients in mind, we designed the Aplio a-series by integrating industry-leading imaging technologies, advanced applications and intuitive controls all at an affordable price point,” said Dan Skyba, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. “The platform offers a complete solution that delivers diagnostic confidence over a wide range of cardiovascular imaging needs, empowering cardiologists to easily perform both routine and complicated imaging exams to advance patient care.”

The Aplio a-series is part of Canon Medical’s suite of Collaborative Imaging tools which puts integrated imaging intelligence at the center of a patient’s journey. The initiative fuses multiple diagnostic imaging modalities with leading clinical applications to deliver holistic, optimized patient information to clinicians at the point of care.

Canon Medical Systems is showcasing the new Aplio a-series ultrasound systems at this year’s American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) 2019 annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., June 21 – 25, 2019 (Booth #709).

About Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc., headquartered in Tustin, Calif., markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and interventional X-ray equipment. For more information, visit Canon Medical Systems’ website at https://us.medical.canon.

About Canon Medical Systems Corporation

Canon Medical offers a full range of diagnostic medical imaging solutions including CT, X-Ray, Ultrasound and MR, across the globe. In line with our continued Made for Life philosophy, patients are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to provide medical professionals with solutions that support their efforts in contributing to the health and wellbeing of patients worldwide. Our goal is to deliver optimum health opportunities for patients through uncompromised performance, comfort and safety features.

At Canon Medical, we work hand in hand with our partners - our medical, academic and research community. We build relationships based on transparency, trust and respect. Together as one, we strive to create industry-leading solutions that deliver an enriched quality of life. For more information, visit the Canon Medical website: https://global.medical.canon.

Aplio and Made for Life are trademarks of Canon Medical Systems Corporation.

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