Increased diagnostic confidence through multimodality review In addition to fusion imaging, the ACUSON S3000 system features multi-modality review capabilities that enable CT and/or MR images to be imported into the ultrasound system for a rapid, easy, side-by-side comparison. These capabilities provide an additional layer of information to further increase diagnostic confidence and confirm therapeutic decisions.
Stiffness map and quantification in one image Building on its vast experience in ultrasound elastography imaging, Siemens showcased the most comprehensive suite of elastography applications available in the industry. The latest application to confirm Siemens' leadership in this field is Virtual Touch tissue IQ,² which permits the simultaneous display of a color-coded tissue stiffness map and shear wave velocity measurements in a single image. This application allows immediate visual assessment of lesions and their stiffness characteristics while providing simultaneous quantitative evaluation.
Since its introduction in 2005, manual-compression eSie Touch elasticity imaging has been complemented by push-pulse Virtual Touch tissue software applications,³ Siemens proprietary implementation of ARFI (Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse) imaging. Virtual Touch tissue imaging³ and eSie Touch elasticity imaging create a visual stiffness map (known as an elastogram) via tissue compression. Complementing these two technologies, Virtual Touch tissue quantification³ additionally measures the propagation speed of shear waves to offer the first and only quantitative assessment of increased tissue stiffness - a frequent sign of pathology.
HD transducer technology - More accurate information in every clinical image Siemens' most recent proprietary high-density (HD) ultrasound transducer technology ensures the best possible information for the creation of every clinical image. Unlike conventional ultrasound transducer technologies, HD technology employs high-density ultrasound elements that deliver greater signal fidelity, improving image compounding and providing the basis for noise- and clutter-free images with a high degree of contrast resolution and clear tissue differentiation.
Siemens' new 8C3 HD¹ ultrasound probe was designed primarily for obstetric and pediatric applications, permitting high-resolution imaging in a wide range of exams. The transducer features a small footprint for improved surface contact and enhanced scanning performance. A 50 percent larger field-of-view (FoV) enables the display of a full third-trimester fetal head, improving measurements and anatomic visualization. The range of ultrasound transducers enabled on the ACUSON S3000 system also includes the recently introduced 6C1 HD high-density ultrasound probe for radiology, gynecology and obstetrics, as well as the 18L6 HD probe for superb imaging in small parts, including the breast and thyroid.
