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Cardiology care in the heart of AfricaHealthcare News | 28 January 2010
Dr. Gentile at Mambasa Hospital
In summer 2009, Francesco Gentile, MD, Director at the Cardiac Hospital Bassini, Milano, Italy, installed a temporary cardiology center in Mambasa, Congo. For his mission, Dr. Gentile was provided with the first dedicated personal imaging tool designed to enhance the physical exam ─ the Siemens ACUSON P10™ ultrasound system, which assisted him in overcoming the tough working conditions in Mambasa.
ACUSON P10
Revolutionizing clinical assessment
The ACUSON P10 system revolutionizes clinical assessment at the point of care by improving patient care, workflow, and outcomes in cardiology, emergency medicine, and obstetrics. With a startup time of only about ten seconds, exceptional image quality, and a simplified user interface, the ACUSON P10 system helps physicians make faster, better-informed, and more confident diagnoses.
Dr. Gentile and his staff
Immediate availability – anywhere, anytime
The system, which only weighs 700 grams, helped Dr. Gentile to examine almost 200 patients in about 14 days, not only in the hospital center, but also in the surrounding jungle area. Having been informed about the temporary station, the local population made use of Gentile’s medical expertise every day from 8:30 am to 4 pm. A broad range of diseases were diagnosed, including high blood pressure, dilated cardiomyopathy, and cardiac valve dysfunction. Thanks to Gentile’s readiness to help others and with support from Siemens, the mission in Mambasa was a great success.
Key Benefits
- Improved patient care, improved workflow, improved outcomes
- Faster, better-informed, and more confident diagnosis
- Faster time to triage
- Improved care path decisions
- Instant availability
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