OptiMed's Cath Work Station includes all the necessary hardware and software for enhanced viewing of Cath patient images in real-time as well as other modalities (e.g., Echo, Nuclear, CT, MR, etc). The Cath Work Station is connected to the network which allows access to other stations and to the Archive. Dual monitors and report generation provide enhanced capabilities. Diagnostic tools, including Quantitative Coronary Analysis (QCA) and Left Ventricular Analysis (LV) are available as options.

The Cath Work Station includes the following components:

• PC with Windows 2000/XP operating software
  
• Two High Resolution monitors (flat screen)
  
• Capacity of hundreds of studies (at 30fps)
  
• Processing functions, including playback speed control
  
• Enhanced imaging functions: Filters, Edge, Zoom Window/Level
  
• Network interface
  
• Database (SQL)
  
• DICOM CD read and write
  
• Report generation (Cath Reports)
  
• Optional Quantitative Coronary Analysis (QCA)
  
• Sanders QCA PlusTM - automatic computer-generated vessel definition
  
• Optional Left Ventricular Analysis (LVA)
  
• Sheehan/Dodge Centerline MethodTM for LV global or regional wall motion analysis