Exergen’s Temporal Artery Thermometers Used in Top 10 Cardio Hospitals Ranked by U.S. News

Watertown, MA – September 12, 2024 – U.S. News has released the top 10 Cardio hospitals. They evaluated nearly 800 heart hospitals and ranked the top 50 that care for patients with challenging heart and vascular cases, including heart transplants, implantation of cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators, major chest procedures, as well as for patients with cardiovascular disease and other complex conditions, such as endocarditis, heart failure and circulatory issues. All hospitals US News ranked in its overview use Exergen’s Temporal Artery Thermometers.  

“We’d like to congratulate the physicians, surgeons, nurses and other health care professionals in these heart departments that work together to provide the highest-level cardiovascular care for their patients,” said Dr. Francesco Pompei, founder and CEO of Exergen Corporation. “We understand that cardio care professionals need tools to support their critical care needs. We designed our non-invasive, user- and patient friendly Temporal Artery Thermometers to meet their special requirements needed to make vital decisions to deliver the best possible health outcomes.”  

US News top 10 Cardio Hospitals include:  

  1. Cleveland Clinic 
  2. NYU Langone Hospitals (New York City) 
  3. Mayo Clinic-Rochester (Minn.) 
  4. Mount Sinai Hospital (New York City) 
  5. New York-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell (New York City) 
  6. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Los Angeles) 
  7. Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago) 
  8. Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston) 
  9. Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian (Philadelphia) 
  10. Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore) 

In the United States, the Temporal Artery Thermometer (TAT) is the thermometer of choice for pediatricians, nurses, and first-time moms. Exergen’s range of Temporal Artery Thermometers includes:  

  • TAT-5000S: Tailored for large hospitals dealing with substantial patient volumes, this model is a standalone, highly accurate, and non-invasive thermometer. The Connected version of the TAT-5000S seamlessly integrates into renowned spot monitors like Philips SureSigns VS4, GE Healthcare VC*150, V100, Mindray Accutorr 7 Series and VS-900 Series, Corometric Midmark IQvitals Zone, and others, facilitating streamlined operations in hectic medical environments.  
  • TAT-2000: This durable professional lite thermometer expedites temperature measurements by doctors and nurses in small clinics and school systems, enhancing healthcare productivity. Backed by a 7-year warranty, the TAT-2000 is a testament to Exergen’s commitment to quality and reliability.  
  • TAT-2000C: A consumer-focused model employing the same advanced technology as its professional counterparts, offering advanced capabilities at an accessible price point.  

Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometers are infrared contact thermometers that measure the temperature of the blood in the temporal artery which is located just 2 mm below the skin on the forehead. Exergen thermometers boast key advantages including exceptional accuracy, patient safety, swift measurements within 2-3 seconds, affordability, durable construction, easy maintenance, and extensive clinical validation through over 110 peer-reviewed studies. They represent a leap forward in non-invasive temperature measurement, crucial in medical settings. Select professional models come with a Lifetime Warranty. 

About Exergen  

Exergen Corporation, headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States, is the leader in non-invasive temperature measurement technologies for industrial and medical applications, and delivers non-invasive temperature meters with higher accuracy, lower costs, less process control, and higher reliability than previously possible. Known in both healthcare and consumer markets for its award-winning arterial thermometer, Exergen was founded by MIT and Harvard graduate, and Harvard research scientist, Dr. Francesco Pompei, who is inventor of more than 100 patents owned by Exergen.  

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