Zargis to Release Trial Version of Cardioscan while Exhibiting with 3M(TM) Littmann(R) at American Heart Association Conference
13 Noviembre 2009 - 3:29PM
PR Newswire (US)
STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Speedus Corp.
(NASDAQ: SPDE) today announced that it will be releasing a free
trial version of its Zargis Cardioscan software during the American
Heart Association's 2009 Scientific Sessions conference, taking
place this November 15-17 in Orlando. Zargis is exhibiting at the
conference with 3M Littmann, the developers of the companion
hardware -- the 3M Littmann Electronic Stethoscope Model 3200 --
which wirelessly transfers heart, lung and other body sounds to
Zargis Cardioscan and Zargis StethAssist software for further
analysis. Cardioscan represents a true breakthrough in stethoscope
use and was recently named 2009 product of the year by Popular
Science magazine. This free trial version was created to allow
healthcare professionals to experience the benefits of Cardioscan's
diagnostic support features as well as Zargis' accompanying
tele-auscultation system. The annual American Heart Association's
Scientific Sessions conference is the world's pre-eminent gathering
of healthcare professionals devoted to understanding, treating,
assessing, and preventing cardiovascular disease and stroke. The
2008 Scientific Sessions event was attended by more than 17,000
medical professionals. About Zargis Medical Corp. Zargis Medical
Corp. develops advanced diagnostic decision support products and
services for primary care physicians, pediatricians, cardiologists
and other healthcare professionals. Zargis was formed in 2001 when
Siemens Corporate Research, a division of Siemens AG (NYSE:SI), and
Speedus Corp. co-invested to develop and market an advanced
acoustic technology designed to detect heart abnormalities
identified through analysis of heart sounds. About Zargis
Cardioscan Zargis Cardioscan is the first and only
computer-assisted medical device designed to support physicians in
analyzing heart sounds for the identification of suspected systolic
and diastolic murmurs. Cardioscan is a non-invasive device that is
easy to use, portable, and takes just minutes to perform. The
device implements voice-guided protocol and a graphical user
interface while maintaining an efficient physician workflow.
Cardioscan provides a summary of findings in terms that are readily
understood by physicians and offers an additional range of
quantitative auscultatory information that cannot be obtained
through listening alone. Cardioscan is intended to enhance
auscultation a procedure that has been universally employed through
a stethoscope for nearly two-hundred years. For additional
information about Zargis or Speedus Corp., contact Peter Hodge at
888.773.3669 (ext. 23) or or visit the following Web sites:
http://www.zargis.com/ and http://www.speedus.com/. Statements
contained herein that are not historical facts, including but not
limited to statements about the Company's product, corporate
identity and focus, may be forward-looking statements that are
subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. There are a number
of important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements
made by the Company, including, but not limited to, the continuing
development of the Company's sales, marketing and support efforts.
Contact: Peter Hodge Tel: 888.773.3669 (ext. 23) Email: DATASOURCE:
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