MONTROSE, CO – Montrose Regional Health has acquired the ARTIS icono angiography system for advanced vascular imaging. The system uses advanced technology to produce high-quality imagery with reduced procedure times.
“The ARTIS icono creates a much better experience for our patients and our staff,” said David Welcom, Director of Cardiology at Montrose Regional Health. “We are able to acquire higher quality imaging in reduced procedure times, resulting in lower radiation for the patient and staff. It also allows us to treat more complex cardiovascular cases.”
The system was recently installed in the Catheterization Lab at Montrose Regional Health and is now in use for patient care. The ARTIS icono is a floor-mounted medical imaging system developed by Siemens Healthineers that is designed to produce both two and three-dimensional visualizations of a patient’s vascular system. It uses advanced imaging technology known as OPTIQ, allowing interventionists to achieve consistent, high-quality imagery regardless of the patient’s physical makeup. All of the operations performed with the system are minimally invasive, opening up possibilities for patients who are unable to undergo more invasive surgeries. The ARTIS also features an open space above the patient, providing them with optimal space and comfort during their procedure.
The ARTIS icono produces rapid and reliable results, allowing caregivers to promptly detect, diagnose and treat issues the patient may be suffering from. It has the ability to detect serious medical conditions such as aneurysms, heart arrhythmias, atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in and on artery walls), and other problems associated with the blood vessels.
To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the ARTIS icono imaging system, please contact the Montrose Regional Health Cardiology Department at (970) 252-2950.
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Photo caption: Jeanne Franklin, RN, CV, gestures at the ARTIS icono imaging system, which
produces high-quality imagery for Cardiology patients at Montrose Regional Health.
About Montrose Regional Health (www.MontroseHealth.com)
Montrose Regional Health is a 501(c)3 nonprofit healthcare system serving Montrose, San Miguel, Ouray, Gunnison, Delta, Hinsdale and San Juan counties. The hospital is licensed for 75-beds and offers an extensive range of inpatient & outpatient health care services, including cardiology, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, laboratory, medical imaging/radiology, Mountain View Therapy, Acute Rehabilitation Unit, advanced respiratory & pulmonary services, and the family birthing center. The health system has a reputation for acquiring the latest technologies in healthcare, from robotic assisted surgical services to UVC-disinfection technology. Montrose Regional Health is the second-largest employer in Montrose County, with more than 700 employees and 100 providers who represent 23 medical specialties. With a tagline that reads Caring for you like family, the health system is known for its warm patient care.
