Digisonics scores new installs

Digisonics has won new contracts in Indiana and Virginia for its cardiovascular and OB/GYN PACS applications.

St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, Ind., selected OB-Windows Net to provide automated reporting of ultrasound studies and access to their integrated clinical database via the web, according to the Houston-based company.

Cardiology Associates of Virginia in Roanoke, Va., implemented DigiNet Pro, a web-based cardiovascular image and information system, providing users with web-based access to cardiovascular interpretation, analysis and reporting capabilities, Digisonics said.



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