Welch Allyn Cardioperfect Workstation Version 1.5.0 Software

The CardioPerfect Workstation software and associated accessories are indicated for the

acquisition, analysis, formatting, display, printing and storage of certain physiologic signals, as

identified below, for the purpose of assisting the clinician in the diagnosis and monitoring of

various diseases and/or treatment regimens. The CardioPerfect Workstation software also

provides non-diagnostic functions such as patient management, data security, search tools for

patient and/or test records and support for exporting data to Electronic Medical Record systems.

The CardioPerfect Workstation and associated accessories are intended for use by or on the order

of a physician in a hospital or clinic setting. The product is designed for use on both adult and

pediatric patients, subject to any specific contraindications identified below.

Electrocardiograph - Stress

Using the optional ECG module and associated accessories the user can acquire, view, store and

print ECG waveforms. Indications for electrocardiography range from routine screening of

cardiac health in the physician office environment to directed diagnostic differentiation in a

hospital cardiology department.

Electrocardiograph - Resting

The same as defined for stress ECG plus the ability to use optional algorithms (MEANS) to

generate measurements, data presentations, graphical presentations and interpretive statements on

an advisory basis for patients sixteen (16) years of age and above. These are presented for review

and interpretation by the clinician.

Ambulatory Blood Pressure

Using the optional ABP module and associated accessories the user can acquire, retrieve, view,

store and print patient ambulatory blood pressure history. Indications for ambulatory blood

pressure measurement (as listed in Journal of Hypertension 2003, 21:821-848, E. O'Brien et. al.)

include, but are not limited to, the following:

* Suspected "white coat" hypertension

* Suspected nocturnal hypertension

* To establish dipper status

* Resistant hypertension

* Elderly patient

* To monitor antihypertensive drug treatment

* Type I diabetes

* Hypertension of pregnancy

* Evaluations of hypotension

* Autonomic failure

* Masked hypertension

Spirometry

Using the optional spirometry module and associated accessories to acquire, view, store and print

measures and waveforms of pulmonary function. Normal values and comparative results are not

calculated for children under the age of six. Indications for spirometry include, but are not

limited to, the following:

* Shortness of breath

* Chronic cough

* Occupational exposure to dust or chemicals

* Assist in the diagnosis of Bronchitis

* Assist in the diagnosis of Asthma

* Wheezing

* Assist in the monitoring of bronchodilator