Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s AplioTM 500 CV cardiac ultrasound system was ranked as the top performer in KLAS’ “Echocardiography 2013: 2D or not 2D?” report. Toshiba received top scores in 18 out of 25 attributes.

Toshiba earned top scores for image quality and workflow, portability and ergonomics. According to one survey respondent, “The Aplio 500’s ergonomics are great. The keyboard moves up and down easily, and it swings out and from side to side as well.” Additionally, customers applauded the Aplio 500 CV’s echo functionality, ability to customize settings and versatility to perform many different types of scans.

“The Aplio 500 CV’s performance exceeds expectations, and Toshiba’s service and support bring the customer experience above its competitors,” according to KLAS. “Additionally, Toshiba is strong in portability, as its customers find the system’s small footprint easy to manoeuvre.”

The Aplio 500 CV is the system of choice for all premium 2D cardiac exams and features Toshiba’s 2D Wall Motion Tracking technology, which provides stunning visualisation and quantitative analysis of myocardial wall motion with unrivaled accuracy and reproducibility. With onboard cardiac quantification measurements in all directions, the Aplio 500 CV system is designed to obtain the most comprehensive information at the patient’s bedside.

“We work closely with our customers to provide high-quality, reliable technology along with superior service and support,” said Tomohiro Hasegawa, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba. “Toshiba is committed to excellence and innovation when developing advanced imaging technology, and we designed the Aplio 500 CV with that expectation in mind.”

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