Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

Hybrid Cath Labs: The Perfect Combination

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Feb 22, 2023 @ 12:02 PM

Hybrid Cath Labs combine traditional diagnostic functions of a Cath lab with surgical functions usually found only in an operating room.

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio

The End Of An Era: GE Innova 2100, 3100 & 4100

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jan 18, 2023 @ 12:01 PM

Does your medical imaging facility use a GE Innova 2100, 3100 or 4100? If so, you’ve probably received the notification that GE has declared EOS (end of service) for those models.

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio

Do You Check Your Cath Lab X-Ray Tube Usage?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Dec 14, 2022 @ 13:12 PM

Most facilities don’t track Cath Lab X-ray tube usage like other modalities. That can make it hard to estimate just how long a Cath Lab X-ray tube will last.

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio, Imaging Equipment Solutions

What’s Needed In An Ideal Cath Lab?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Nov 30, 2022 @ 11:11 AM

Over 1 million angiograms and 1.2 million angioplasties are performed in American Cath Labs each year. The demand is ever growing, especially since many heath care professionals

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio

All About Cath Labs

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Mar 23, 2022 @ 12:03 PM

X-ray devices are great for medical diagnosis and interventional procedures. But how do you know

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio

Why Plan A Rad Room Site Now?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jul 28, 2021 @ 10:07 AM

So, you’re not sure there’s a rad room in your future. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider creating a rad room site plan now. Why?

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio, X-Ray

Upgrade Your Rad Room To Digital

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jun 23, 2021 @ 11:06 AM

Back in the 80s, digital radiography was a brand new thing. Now, it’s competing with conventional screen radiography in all radiographic applications.

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio, Imaging Equipment Solutions

Comparing: GE Innova IGS 530 or GE Discovery IGS 730?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Mar 31, 2021 @ 11:03 AM

GE Healthcare is known for creating new advancements in interventional radiology. But it’s also known for product names that  aren’t intuitive and easy to understand.

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio, Medical Imaging Comparisons

Keeping Your Cath Lab Cool

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Mar 24, 2021 @ 11:03 AM

One of the biggest problems Cath Labs have is not managing the significant heat produced properly. This type of electronic  equipment generates a LOT of heat throughout the lab.

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio

What’s Best For Your Office-Based Lab: C-Arm or Cath Lab?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Feb 10, 2021 @ 12:02 PM

Are you starting a new office-based lab? Or wanting to upgrade your current one? If so, there are a lot of decisions to be made. At  the top of the list will be which medical imaging system your team will use: C-Arm or a Cath Lab.

Read More

Topics: Cath/Angio, Medical Imaging Comparisons, C-Arm