Texas cardiology practices select Digisonics

Digisonics has secured two cardiovascular image and information system installs in Texas.

Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio and Cardiology Consultants of Houston have each selected the Digisonics DigiNet Pro System for their facility's cardiovascular image management and reporting needs, the company said.

DigiNet Pro will provide remote reading of cardiovascular studies from virtually anywhere at anytime via the web, according to the Houston-based Digisonics.

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