Philips unveils new cardiograph at ESC

Royal Philips Electronics unveiled the PageWriter TC50 cardiograph at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Aug.29-Sept. 2.

According to the company, the PageWriter TC50 can handle up to 16 leads, providing a complete view of the heart. The system is enabled by the DXL 16-lead ECG Algorithm. The DXL Algorithm’s ST Maps provide a graphical representation of ST-elevation in patients, a measure in the diagnosis of ischemia.

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