Mgc Diagnostics Corporation (NASDAQ:MGCD)

.MGC Diagnostics Corporation designs and markets non-invasive cardio respiratory diagnostic systems under the MedGraphics and New Leaf brand names in the United States and internationally. The company’s primary products include pulmonary function and cardiopulmonary exercise testing systems. Its pulmonary function systems comprise Spirometry, Complete Pulmonary Function, and Body Plethysmography product categories, which enable the early detection of lung disease; evaluate the effect of medication; monitor patients with chronic disease; diagnose lung diseases, such as asthma, emphysema, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; manage treatment; assess the surgical risk of lung transplant and lung reduction candidates; and evaluate the impact of neuromuscular disease on breathing. The company’s cardiopulmonary exercise testing systems measure functional capacity, fitness, or conditioning levels, and evaluate prognostic criteria for surgical procedures, as well as help physicians diagnose heart and lung diseases. Its cardiopulmonary exercise testing systems find applications in distinguishing between cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, screening for early signs of cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction, establishing exercise prescriptions and training programs, evaluating the efficacy of prescribed therapy, and determining appropriate nutritional supports requirements. The company also offers cycle ergometers and treadmills for use in diagnostic, rehabilitation, training, and sports medicine applications; and BreezeConnect software, installation, and support for communications interfaces. It serves hospitals, university-based medical centers, medical clinics, physician offices, health and fitness clubs, weight loss clinics, and personal training studios. The company was formerly known as Angeion Corporation and changed its name to MGC Diagnostics Corporation in August 2012. MGC Diagnostics Corporation was founded in 1986 and is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Web site: http://www.mgcdiagnostics.com

Last updated March 5, 2008