The Cardiomedics model CardiAssist 4500 was the third model ECP device introduced by Cardiomedics Inc. The CardiAssist 4500 is a technological improvement of the previous generation CardiAssist 3000 & 4000 models. The 4500 continues with the same ‘portable” ECP configuration with significant technological upgrades. The 4500 has a larger touch screen monitor, updated windows operating system, EMR compatibility, improved reporting (full disclosure), and component serviceability. 
- Footprint Size (0.9)
- We rate the CardiAssist 4500 ( and all models from Cardiomedics) the highest in the industry for its smallest footprint.
- Patient Comfort (0.6)
- The recommended (optional with purchase) is a message table platform is much improved for patient comfort than previous generation units.
- Therapist User-Interface (0.7)
- This system is operating on a windows 7 operating system platform with a 17″ touch screen monitor.
- Device Technological Interface with EMR/EHR (0.7)
- The unit has finally upgraded to include EMR integration capability.
- System Reporting Capabilities (0.6)
- System has improved system reporting capabilities similar to the ACS NCP Series devices by including minute by minute reporting capabilities or “full disclosure” This capability is arguably a patent infringement on the ACS “Automatic Treatment Report” because ACS owns the patents to reporting full disclosure and calculating Peak-Peak rations on screen.
- Cuff Design (0.7)
- Cardiomedics improved the cuffs with softer more durable material.
- System Noise Level (0.6)
- Although improved over previous generations, the CardiAssist is still not the quietest device in the market.
- System Reliability (0.6)
- More reliable, but still not the work horse like the Vasomdical TS-3 or ACS NCP Plus.
- Device Serviceability (0.5)
- Perhaps the newest concept to the ECP device technology is their component serve concept. The device has components that can be swapped rather than calling out a service tech. Good concept, but not proven yet. Cardiomedics has a rough reputation for service & support.
- COST !! (.7)
- Cardiomedics 4500 can be purchased for $35,000 or so new. There are so few in the market that we have not yet seen a used model for resale.
