Siemens equips New York-Presbyterian

New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City has installed five Siemens Healthcare Artis zeego medical imaging systems for the treatment of brain, heart and vascular and colorectal systems.

The imaging systems  have been installed in the newly-opened Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Surgical Suite at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center for surgeons, said the provider. The hospital also is using the Artis zeego for heart and vascular surgeries.

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