27 June 2016
Kuwait - In line with its continued commitment to improving the overall quality of healthcare in the country, YIACO Medical Company, one of the leading healthcare networks in Kuwait, announced its recent partnership with Nihon Kohden, the leading manufacturer of electronic medical equipment founded originally in Japan.

Established in 1951, Nihon Kohden is a global leader in cutting-edge electronic medical equipment and through the partnership with YIACO's Medical Equipment Division, the state-of-the-art medical products will be more accessible to the market here in both the public and private sectors.

Through the partnership, YIACO will distribute three main equipment and technological advancements, all of which are dedicated in providing the best care for patients of cardiovascular related illnesses. These equipment include: PWTT, Synthesized 18-lead ECG, and esCCO. PWTT is an innovative parameter for detecting sudden changes in blood pressure due to the accurate measurement feature in the device. The 18-lead ECG device is an electrocardiography device used for early detection of ischemia. The esCCO device introduces volumetric information which provides comprehensive hemodynamics monitoring helping in improving the quality of minoring and patient care and has been accepted for use in clinical studies for its accurate measures.

Commenting on this new partnership, Dr. Bader Alzaid Altraiji, CEO at YIACO Medical Company said, "At YIACO, we have more than 60 years of experience in distributing cutting-edge medical products through our comprehensive and solid network of partners in both the public and private sector. We have full confidence that our partnership with Nihon Kohden will further enable both entities to reach out to patients in need and take us a step closer to our goal of upholding community well-being". 

The Medical Equipment Division by YIACO, in which Nihon Kohden is partnered with, is one of the most active arms within the company dedicated to patient care and sophisticated standards of equipment provided, as it caters to both private and public sectors in Kuwait.

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ABOUT YIACO
Founded in 1953, YIACO Medical Company, Kuwait's leading marketing agent for multinational research-based pharmaceuticals manufacturers as well as medical and dental equipment, was established to cater to the modern healthcare system in Kuwait and abroad. A leading healthcare network, YIACO Medical Company has successfully diversified in heath sector with business divisions in pharmaceuticals, medical and dental equipment, as well as medical centers and a pharmacy chain. Listed in the Kuwait Stock Exchange since 2007, the organization has a proven track record in delivering intelligent and innovative solutions that keep patient and community wellbeing the center of its focus. For more information please visit www.yiacokuwait.com.

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