Cardiospec - Optimal Cardiac Revascularization System Extracorporeal Shockwave Myocardial Revascularization (ESMR™)

Shock Wave Characteristics:

What are shock waves?

Shock waves are acoustic waves, similar to ultra-sound waves that are generated by an underwater high-voltage spark. Shock waves are single pulse waves with high-pressure amplitude, small pulse width and a short rise time. Shock waves are delivered non-invasively, focused by a special ellipsoid reflector. The reflector is coupled to the patient`s skin near the affected area with a water cushion. The focal zone distance into the patient`s body is adjusted according to the clinical requirements.

The Medispec Advantage: 

One-Stop-Shop from diagnostic to treatment
    
Large focal zone - Fast treatment time. Total transmural coverage and optimal therapeutic effect
   
Unique system configuration - Real-time treatment view, unrestricted treatment angles and high accessibility to distal areas

Precision of localization system - High success rates and safety of treatment
   
Custom-made ultrasound configuration
   
The Cardiospec is a cost effective and user friendly system with proven results and efficient technology
   
 Shock Wave Technology advantages: 

• Non invasive 
• Ultra sound guided 
• R-wave E.C.G.gated

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What is ESMR?

ESMR therapy is a new non invasive therapy approach using Extracorporeal Shockwave technology for Myocardial Revascularization. Ischemic myocardial areas no longer accessible by conventional revascularization therapies could be treated with the Cardiospec ESMR therapy to relieve symptoms resulted from the myocardial ischemia. The treatment is performed using a shock wave generator that is designed to address the unique clinical-anatomical requirements of the chest cavity.

A cardiac ultrasound imaging system is used to locate the treatment area and to map the exact position and extent of the ischemic zone. Shock waves are then delivered via the anatomical acoustic window to the treatment area under E.C.G. R-wave gating. Several treatment sessions are required to obtain optimal results.
 
Why ESMR?

Patients with advanced CAD frequently have recurrent Angina. Surgical and interventional options for these patients typically have been exhausted or will result in only partial revascularization. The Cardiospec ESMR therapy offers new hope for these patients and provides therapy which complement existing treatment procedures.

Clinical Benefits
 
Shock wave therapy is the optimal therapy approach for Ischemic Heart Disease.
Typical SPECT Data Pre and Post Shock Wave Application results show:

6 Months Post Treatment show: Reduction in CCS Angina class, increase in maximal exercise capacity, increase in exercise tolerance time, improvement in physical limitation, improvement in anginal frequency, improvement in myocardial perfusion, reduction in nitrates intake per week, no acute or long term side effects were reported.

Cardiospec Treatment Strategy

At each treatment session, shock waves are delivered to the border of the ischemic area, triggering the viable tissue for angiogenesis.