CHICAGO, Nov. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Imaging Technologies,
developers of the award-winning ARIA Breast Imaging System (BIS), today
announced results of a compelling survey indicating that patients prefer
receiving a breast exam using the ARIA BIS over other modalities. The
survey results were announced during the Radiological Society of North
America (RSNA) Scientific Sessions, November 25-30 in Chicago, IL.
The company surveyed over 100 patients ranging in age from 27 to 88
years who had been imaged using the ARIA BIS and other modalities,
including X-ray mammography. When asked how the ARIA exam compared directly
to mammography, 89% of patients responded that the exam was better than
getting a mammogram. 95% of patients would request the exam again and 87%
indicated they would pay out of pocket for the exam in the future. This is
considerable given that reimbursement issues continue to plague women's
imaging centers nationwide.
"Patients clearly want better options for their breast exams," said
Michael Hartwig, Chief Operating Officer, Advanced Imaging Technologies.
"Our product is not only more comfortable for patients, but it also
provides better information for improved diagnostic care, especially for
women with dense tissue."
Existing imaging modalities for breast screening and diagnostics tend
to be uncomfortable for the patient. MRI requires contrast agents and the
exam can take longer than an hour, while X-ray mammography, in addition to
using radiation, painfully compresses the breast. Further, reflective
ultrasound requires direct and prolonged contact with the handheld probe
that some patients find to be intrusive. ARIA BIS addresses many of these
issues as the system does not use ionizing radiation, does not use contrast
agents or gels and breast compression is to patient comfort. The company
conducted numerous patient focus groups before bringing the product to
market.
ARIA BIS images the whole breast to produce standardized, multi-planar,
volumetric data sets of the anatomy with minimal operator dependence. The
system has proven clinically to be superior to mammography and reflective
ultrasound combined, especially in women with dense breast tissue.
"ARIA BIS is the only through-wave ultrasound imaging device on the
market and with increased utilization our product has the opportunity to
make a significant positive impact on women's care," added Hartwig.
ARIA BIS is FDA cleared for breast imaging and image-guided breast
biopsy. For more information about the ARIA BIS visit
http://www.aitimaging.com.
Contact: Stephanie Hartwig
O 509-375-3100
C 509-430-3515
shartwig@aitimaging.com
SOURCE Advanced Imaging Technologies
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CONTACT:
Stephanie Hartwig of Advanced Imaging
Technologies, +1-509-375-3100, cell, +1-509-430-3515,
shartwig@aitimaging.com
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