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Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) designed to store and retrieve digital images from cardiac catheterization laboratories and other cardiac digital imaging systems, including radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear cardiology, and ultrasound (echocardiography). These systems consist of a host computer that controls image capture and display, networking, storage, retrieval, and printer output, as well as image-display workstations that allow database management, measurements, and quantification (e.g., stenosis percent and diameter) and include high-resolution displays and printers. Cardiology PACS permit simultaneous access and processing of images for surgeons, referring physicians, and emergency room personnel.
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