Cardiology PACS – The Modern Medical Imaging Solution

Automobile accidents and gun-related fatalities get far more media attention, but the fact is that vase majority of preventable deaths in the US today are caused by heart disease – and cardiology PACS are one of the most important tools when it comes to early detection. The need for cutting-edge CR solutions become obvious in light of an aging population and increased obesity among Americans due to stress and the overconsumption of cheap, low-quality processed foods containing corn syrup. Cardiology PACS (“Picture Archive and Communication Systems”) mean faster and more efficient diagnosis and prevention.
Today's Medical Images

Imaging in medical science is currently undergoing the most significant advances since the invention of the x-ray over a century ago. Although significant developments such as the EKG and computed tomology augmented doctor's abilities to “see inside” the human body, before the invention of the modern CR system, viewing such images required the same cumbersome, costly process used in developing traditional photographic images. Not only that, but until recently the closest thing available to real CR software consisted of scanning the image and saving it as an image file such as .jpg or .gif – which invariably involved some loss of image quality and resolution.
Cutting Edge CR Solutions

Today's CR system is based on and fully integrated with the modern PC; mastering today's CR software requires little more effort than learning to use any other kind of office application. Cardiology PACS allow any authorized party to view medical images made with virtually any kind of modality on a standard computer monitor. These images can be viewed and even delivered to remote locations over the World Wide Web, meaning that consultation and online collaboration in real time is now possible.

In addition, CR software provides many archival solutions that have eliminated the need for old-fashioned folders and file cabinets. Patient records, including images, can now be stored digitally using a CR system in any way that works best for the individual or the facility.
Cost Effective

The first digital PACS were prohibitively expensive, but today any health care facility can get a reliable cardiology PACS for as little as $5000. The simplicity and low cost of today's CR systems means that no health care facility can afford to be without a cardiology PACS.

Jonathon Blocker writes about cardiology PACS. With installations at over 450 imaging centers and hospitals; Dicom Solutions is one of the leading distributors in the medical imaging industry.