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Premier Heart (New York) reported the formation of Premier Heart CICA (Miami), a new division to launch its Multifunction Cardio Gram (MCG) system in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Premier Heart CICA is responsible for marketing and distributing MCG technology.

Premier Heart launched the technology in the U.S. in July following 15 years of research and development. According to the company, MCG is the world's first Internet-based, non-invasive, stress, radiation and drug-free computational electrophysiological system used for interactive online diagnosis of heart disease.

Cardiovascular Disease is responsible for 35% of deaths in the Caribbean and Latin America. Ischemic heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for more than 25% of all deaths in Latin America.

"By using MCG technology medical professionals will be able to offer a cost effective method for early detection of heart disease. Earlier and more accurate detection is key to preventing advanced heart disease and premature deaths ..." said Joseph Shen, MD, founder and co-developer of MCG technology. "Because of its fundamentally unconventional mathematical approach, MCG represents a paradigm shift in heart disease diagnosis. Its ease of use and better accuracy will save lives and bring much needed cost-savings to the world's cardiovascular healthcare markets," he added.

Premier Heart CICA offers the MCG system in two models: a portable device for physician offices and a medical pushcart for institutional users. Both are offered in multiple languages including English and Spanish.