TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
Breakthrough 2012
The Vivid E9 (BT12)
includes a 4D transducer for t ransesopha-
geal echocardiography (TEE), and also provides innova- tive tools designed to help improve workflow efficiency through simplified image acquisition, intuitive navigation and advanced, yet easy to use quantification. While Vivid E9 is currently used most frequently in the echo lab, the availability of the 4D TEE transducer enables the system to be used more often in other settings such as the cath lab, and the operating room. Thus the TEE transducer allows clinicians to view precise images of the heart dur- ing assessment/diagnosis performed in the echo lab, and to support invasive surgical procedures in the operating room, as well as image-guided procedures in the cath lab. With the TEE transducer, Vivid E9 can now be leveraged for procedures including mitral valve repair, transcatheter aortic valve repair (TAVR/TAVI), atrial septal defect (ASD) closures and patent foramen ovale (PFO) closures. GE HEALTHCARE CHALFONT ST GILES, UK
www.gehealthcare.com
Distortion-free 3D-imaging of
A masterpiece engineering,
the Ziehm Vision FD Vario 3D inte- grates multiplanar reconstruct ions and 3D volume rendering into a space-saving design. Equipped with flat-panel technology,
the
system delivers more than 16,000 shades of gray. The crystal-clear and distortion-free 3D images provide maxi- mum intraoperative visualization of anatomical struc- tures. The CT-like reconstructions can be combined with navigation systems. The C-arm’s 3D data enables surgeons to perform image guided surgery with great accuracy. Ziehm Vision FD Vario 3D is ideal for orthopedics, spine surgery and neurosurgical procedures. Intuitive touch- screens on both the C-arm and monitor cart make chang- ing from 2D fluoroscopy to the 3D mode as simple as a keystroke. The system means that 2D and intraoperative 3D imaging can be carried out on the same equipment. The 20 cm x 20 cm digital flat-panel detector provides a much larger field of view than conventional image inten- sifiers and is easily positioned in the OR. ZIEHM IMAGING NUREMBERG, GERMANY
www.ziehm.com
APRIL/MAY 2012
Breast imaging PACS available with integrated MIS
Sectra has
announced an agreement to dis- tribute PenRad mammo g r aphy information sys- tems (MIS) fully integrated into its breast imaging PACS, thanks to a strategic distribu-
tion agreement and bi-directional integration with PenRad, a leading mammography information system provider. The combined system offers customers convenient, one-stop- shopping and improved integration and workflow efficiency. Sectra’s Breast Imaging PACS is a web-based, multi-modality workstation with advanced diagnostic tools that offers a pow- erful reading environment for high volume women’s imaging centers and for those wanting to increase tele-mammography services. All digital breast images, even breast tomosynthesis, regardless of modality vendor, are automatically displayed in the same size with correct orientation and alignment, facilitat- ing comparison of current and prior images. Breast imaging providers can experience increased reading efficiency by uti- lizing Sectra Breast Imaging PACS for all modalities. SECTRA LINKÖPING, SWEDEN
www.sectra.com
Single source for viewing disparate imaging data
VitreaView is a
universal viewer that gives uniform access to patient imaging and pro- vides healthcare professionals with a central view of a patient image his-
tory, which means image data can be received from disparate databases and then viewed through one universal viewer. This directly addresses physicians’ need for increased access to imaging data, standardization and improved collaboration capabilities. With the new system users can view DICOM and non-DICOM images, review multi-modality data, access basic review tools as well as perform comparative reviews and allow for historical search of relevant data. The system is designed for flexible deployment and leverages industry standards. It is also scalable, fault tolerant, and can be fully virtualized. The software-only platform is a zero download, zero foot print, browser and operating system independent solution. This allows users on different devices to access the functionality in VitreaView through the Web or via EMR, EHR or portals. VITAL IMAGES INC MINNETONKA, MN, USA
www.vitalimages.com
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