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June 1, 2011

TOSHIBA’S INFINIX-i VASCULAR X-RAY SYSTEMS USED IN 12 INTERVENTIONAL LIVE CASES AT NEW CARDIOVASCULAR HORIZONS CONFERENCE

Live Cases Showcase the Unique Features of the Infinix-i for a Variety of Interventional Procedures, Including the Treatment of Limb Ischemia

NEW ORLEANS, June 1, 2011 – Enabling physicians to perform a range of interventional procedures, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.’s Infinix^TM DP-i X-ray system provides clinicians with the ability to transition between cardiac and peripheral work seamlessly. Demonstrating these capabilities at this year’s New Cardiovascular Horizons (NCVH) conference, Toshiba’s Infinix DP-i will be used in 12 interventional live cases. NCVH is a leading peripheral intervention conference focusing on peripheral artery disease (PAD) with a special emphasis on critical limb ischemia (CLI), taking place June 1-4, 2011 in New Orleans. The live cases using Toshiba’s Infinix DP-i include the following:

• Six live cases focused on the treatment of limb ischemia will be performed by Dr. Craig Walker, Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC)/Cardiovascular Institute of the South (CIS), Houma, La., and Dr. Frank Bunch at Springhill Medical Center, Mobile, Ala.

• Three leading physicians from TGMC/CIS will also perform five live cases focused on carotids and closure, and venous disease.

• One live case performed by Dr. Kalyan Veerina, CIS medical director, will take place during the “Masters and Legends in Cardiovascular Medicine” session.

Dr. Craig Walker, founder and conference chairman, will be performing three live cases with Toshiba’s Infinix DP-i from Cardiovascular Institute of the South, where he works as the medical director. The live cases, focusing on critical limb ischemia, will showcase the system’s ability to meet the needs of physicians during peripheral intervention. The Infinix DP-i’s unique dual C-arm system allows one lab to perform like two. One C-arm is designed for cardiac work, while the other is optimized for peripheral work outside the heart, such as carotids, renals and legs. Additionally, the design of the system enables clinicians to seamlessly transition between cardiac and peripheral work during a single procedure. The three other limb ischemia live cases will be performed by Dr. Frank Bunch at Springhill Medical Center, Mobile, Ala.

Five additional live cases will be performed at TGMC/CIS on carotids and closure and venous disease. These live cases will be performed by Dr. Peter Fail, director of cardiac catheterization laboratories and interventional research, and cardiologists Dr. Raghotham Patlola and Dr. Richard Abben.

“Toshiba’s Infinix DP-i is a shared cardiac and vascular cath lab that enables physicians to perform interventional procedures for conditions associated with both cardiovascular disease and peripheral vascular disease, including limb ischemia,” said Stephen Bumb, director, X-ray Vascular Business Unit, Toshiba. “The superior contrast, dynamic resolution and patient access from both sides of the table allow for better visualization, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic limb ischemia.”

About Terrebonne General Medical Center

Terrebonne General Medical Center (TGMC) is a public, non-profit integrated healthcare system consisting of a 321-licensed bed acute care facility complete with a range of services. The medical center serves as a major economic force for the community with a staff of over 1,300 employees, a medical staff of over 160 active staff physicians offering a variety of specialties ranging from allergist to urologist and over 50 volunteers.

About Cardiovascular Institute of the South

CIS is one of the most respected groups of cardiologists, representing nearly every specialty in heart and circulatory medicine. With a team of nearly 450 dedicated team members, CIS serves communities throughout Louisiana, as well as national and international patients, at its 12 clinics. CIS consistently positions itself at the forefront of technology by providing the most up-to-date technology coupled with compassionate care. This mission has guided the institute for more than 27 years of service to south Louisiana. For more information about CIS, call 1-800-425-2565 or visit www.cardio.com.

About Springhill Medical Center

Springhill Medical Center is a 252-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. Since 1975, Springhill has grown and expanded its services in the southwest Alabama market while maintaining more nurses to each patient for a personal approach. The medical center provides full surgical capabilities including open-heart and robotic surgery, as well as complete diagnostic capabilities. Today, SMC includes the hospital, a unique and comprehensive heart center, senior residence, sleep center, cancer center, athletic club, orthopaedic surgery center, wound care and hyperbaric center, and an emergency department staffed by all board-certified emergency medicine physicians.

About Toshiba

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. Toshiba Medical Systems Corp., an independent group company of Toshiba Corp., is a global leading provider of diagnostic medical imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, Cath & EP Labs, X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI and information systems. Toshiba Corp. is a worldwide leader in technology, electronic and electrical products, digital consumer products, electronic devices and components, power systems, industrial and social infrastructure systems and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875 and today operates a global network of more than 742 companies with more than 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing $68 billion. For more information, visit Toshiba’s website at www.medical.toshiba.com.