University Of Ottawa Heart Institute Is North America’s First Clinical Site For Ultra-sophisticated X-Ray

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has installed North America’s first dual axis rotational cardiac X-ray for clinical use, allowing physicians to more clearly locate and diagnose blockage in the heart’s arteries. The ultra-sophisticated equipment cuts radiation exposure by 33%, reduces X-ray time by a similar amount and offers other benefits.

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Filed under: Cardiovascular on April 18th, 2009