Visualise the hemodynamics within left ventricle with velocity vectors

Move beyond Colour Doppler imaging, where blood flow directions simply go up and down. Our innovative Vector Flow Mapping visualises flow dynamics in the heart and vessels in all directions as velocity vectors. So now you can view blood vortices in the cavity and check their formations, size and intensity. The result? Reliable data calculations help you detect suspicious signs of heart disease early – improving your prognosis, treatment decisions or follow-up.

Non-invasive measurement of the relative pressure in the LV cavity

Most clinics use a catheter to measure the pressure in the left-ventricular cavity. But wouldn’t you prefer a non-invasive procedure? With our VFM, you can calculate the relative pressure gradient simply by conducting an echoscan. Just draw a line and click a button to get various pressure indices, like mmHg. The suction function in the isometric relaxation period is displayed in a pressure colour map – all of which enables you to assess diastolic function and quickly evaluate the heart failure risk.

Assess energy loss at turbulences to check treatment response

Turbulent blood flows in the left ventricle can be caused by stenosis or complications after surgery. Our VFM detects and characterises these flows by assessing the energy loss they cause: the more energy lost, the higher the turbulence. Studying energy loss - for example in patients with aortic insufficiency, or as follow-up before and after mitral valve treatment – has also proved useful in understanding hemodynamics.

Add vessel analysis to your cardiac examination to get the bigger picture

The signs of heart failure aren’t limited to the heart. They can also appear in the vessels. The cardiac and the arterial system constantly interact with each other through waves that travel forwards and reflect backwards. Our unique Wave Intensity tool uses these travelling parameters - generated from vessel wall movements and velocity - to quantify circulation dynamics. Simply set your probe to the carotid artery to get insights into cardiac function - and even brain stroke risk.

Automated detection of optimal frames for Ejection Fraction

Now you can drastically reduce your process steps when calculating the Ejection Fraction index. Our AI technology automatically recognises the optimal diastolic and systolic frames, and measures the EF based on the Simpson method. No more manual clicking through the frames and choosing the most suitable – because the system does it for you: quickly and accurately.

AI-detection of stable R-R intervals for Doppler

Manually selecting stable R-R intervals can be challenging, especially if your patient has arrhythmia. Adding another manual measurement of the E/e’ index means that you end up spending lots of time simply operating the system. The good news: now you can do it in a single click! Our iDual Gate Doppler automatically detects stable R-R intervals, measures PW/TDI in the same cycle, and delivers E/e’ in just five seconds.

Quantify and analyse the complete myocardial function in just one click

Would you like to get advanced quantitative measurements of the cardiac wall movement in a single click? Now you can with our i2DTT speckle tracking technology. It obtains various parameters for strain, volume and thickness - including GLS and strain rate, myocardial contractility, torsion or displacement and wall thickening. So why not simplify your assessment and speed-up your examination time with AI?

Quantify mitral valve anatomy to guide treatment decisions

For complex mitral valve pathologies like a prolapse, you need a detailed assessment to decide and prepare the right therapy. With 4D MV Assessment*, you can analyse and quantify its anatomy and movement. Set reference points on the 3DTEE image and automatically obtain important geometric measurements like annular dimensions, leaflet morphology or coaptation descriptions. Then use this data to help plan your patient’s therapy and monitor the treatment response.

Visualise and quantify the full LV function in 3DTTE

Use 4D LV-ANALYSIS* to assess the left ventricular function based on 3D speckle tracking. This innovative research approach displays the regional and global strain analysis via a 3D model of the LV that visualises the wall motions comprehensively; while a colour-coded bullseye highlights healthy and problematic areas in different segments. In all, it gives you a better understanding of wall motion anomaly and cardiac function.

Avoid MRI for RV function assessment with 3DTTE

The right ventricle can be difficult to assess in 2D ultrasound because of its position which is why most patients get referred for MRI. However, recent studies have shown that 3D echocardiography delivers similar results to MRI and it’s quicker and easier. 4D RV FUNCTION* analyses and quantifies RV function for cases like pulmonary hypertension or right sided heart failure; and it enables you to combine 3D and 2D values including EDV, EDVi , ESV, ESVi , EF and SV, RVLS, TAPSE and FAC all from the same volume data set.

Assess the risk of arteriosclerosis with Flow Mediated Dilation

A very early sign that your patient might develop arteriosclerosis can be found in the endothelial function of the vessels. With our FMD, you can measure the changes in vessel dilatation when blood flow volume is increased. The resulting parameters such as %FMD or peak velocity give you detailed insights into the vessel wall condition. All of which helps you take the right preventive steps and improve patient care.

Evaluate the progression of early arteriosclerosis via arterial stiffness

Hypertension can be an early indicator of arteriosclerosis. Now you can confirm this disease with eTRACKING checking the vessel wall stiffness on the carotid. Compared to an ABI test, it’s quick, stable and unique. We are the only vendor offering this detailed level of insights. In fact, you can automatically obtain a comprehensive range of stiffness parameters like ß, PWV, Ep and others within seconds. For more on this topic check out this recently published study on European normal values by age and gender.

Combine plaque and velocity data to manage arteriostenosis

Plaque can cause severe arteriostenosis, and patients may need different care depending on type and grade. Now you can characterise plaque in detail with our high resolution B mode and check its vascularity with the highly sensitive DFI. Combine this information with Continuous Wave Doppler using the same probe to quantify velocities in the blood flow around it. You can obtain a detailed overview of the plaque and its risk of reaching the brain and make confident treatment decisions.

Assess the vascular system in the whole body of your diabetes patients

We know you need to understand and monitor the whole vascular system for patients with certain vascular diseases like diabetes – which can develop into atherosclerosis or stenosis in peripheral vessels. Which is why our ultrasound solutions help you view the endothelial function, vessel wall thickness and stiffness, plaque or blood flow velocities in detail. As an additional research tool, our Vascular VFM can even quantify wall shear stress to assess the possibility of vascular access.

Increase efficiency and accuracy with AI based automatisation

With vascular scans you need to manually adjust the image for a variety of large, small, slow and fast vessels. But not anymore. Now you can use our iVascular for AI based, automated detection of any vessel. With just one click it modifies the sample volume, base line and velocity. And when you combine it with our intuitive examination protocol to program your preferred settings the result is saved time, increased accuracy and a more comfortable examination.