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New ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound System Dramatically Enhances the Way Ultrasound Departments Work and Provides a Platform for Cutting-Edge Technology and

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CHICAGO, Nov. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- At the 93rd Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) from Nov. 25 to 30 at McCormick Place (Booth 7713, Hall B), Siemens Medical Solutions (http://www.usa.siemens.com/medical) will unveil the ACUSON S2000(TM) ultrasound platform, the first system in Siemens' new S Class of ultrasound products. It will have capabilities for paradigm-shifting applications such as Acoustic Radiation Forced Impulse (ARFI)* imaging and is prepared to integrate Silicon Ultrasound++ technology.

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"We see ARFI and Silicon Ultrasound as the biggest changes in the industry since Doppler imaging became clinically useful," said Klaus Hambuchen, president, Siemens Medical Solutions, Ultrasound Division. "The ACUSON S2000 system represents the pinnacle of innovative technology, workflow-enhancing clinical applications and state-of-the-art ergonomic design. It is our new premier general imaging platform that will change the way ultrasound is viewed today."

Siemens will also showcase its X Class solutions, which include the ACUSON X150(TM) and ACUSON X300(TM) ultrasound systems, as well as the P Class of portable solutions with the handheld ACUSON P10(TM) and the laptop-based ACUSON P50(TM) system.

Next Generation Ultrasound

Covering the entire continuum of care from screening to diagnosis to therapy and follow-up, the new ACUSON S2000 ultrasound system will feature applications across general imaging, including obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), as well as vascular and
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