Siemens Showcases Latest Ultrasound Technologies at AIUM 2008
13 March 2008 - 12:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
ACUSON S2000 Ultrasound System Features Cutting-Edge Tissue Strain
Analytics; ACUSON X300, Premium Edition with Complete Cardiac
Imaging Performance; ACUSON P50 Notebook Ultrasound System SAN
DIEGO, March 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Healthcare
(http://www.siemens.com/healthcare) highlights three new ultrasound
solutions - the ACUSON S2000(TM) ultrasound platform with paradigm
shifting technologies such as tissue strain analytics, and the
ACUSON X300(TM) ultrasound system, premium edition, a complete
solution to general imaging and cardiovascular applications, and
the laptop-based ACUSON P50(TM) echocardiography system - at the
annual conference of the American Institute of Ultrasound in
Medicine (AIUM), March 12-15, in San Diego. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080312/NYW035 Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070904/SIEMENSLOGO ) The
ACUSON S2000 is the first system of Siemens' new generation of
ultrasound products and is the company's new premier general
imaging platform. Its paradigm-shifting strain imaging and
quantification capabilities, Virtual Touch(TM) tissue imaging and
Virtual Touch tissue quantification*, use acoustic energy to
displace tissue for a qualitative and quantitative assessment of
deep tissue stiffness, the world's first implementation of Acoustic
Radiation Force Impulse (ARFI) imaging. Current research suggests
that this type of assessment may be useful for differentiation of
abnormalities, such as liver tumors or the quantification of
fibrosis progression. "We see Virtual Touch tissue imaging and
quantification as the most significant change in the industry since
the development of Doppler imaging," said Klaus Hambuchen, chief
executive officer, Ultrasound, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
"The ACUSON S2000 system represents the pinnacle of innovative
technology, workflow-enhancing clinical applications across general
imaging, including obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), as well as
vascular and cardiac imaging." The ACUSON S2000 system will also
feature new knowledge-based workflow applications that dramatically
improve the efficiency of ultrasound exams. For instance, with
syngo(R) Auto OB, users can generate semi-automatic biometric fetal
measurements that save up to 75 percent of the keystrokes in
routine fetal exams. Enhanced functionality for volumetric
acquisition, data rendering and post processing is provided by
Advanced fourSight(TM) technology, which includes Amnioscopic
Rendering, a unique surface-rendering technique for stunningly
realistic and detailed views of the fetus. And with syngo
eSieCalcs(TM) native tracing software, Siemens introduces advanced
segmentation technology to provide automated delineation and
measurement of lesions and structures in 2D images or volumes.
Siemens is also showcasing the new ACUSON X300 ultrasound system,
premium edition that meets the most demanding operational and
clinical challenges for both general imaging and cardiovascular
applications in one compact, easy-to- use package. In addition to
the standard quantification tools, the system boasts advanced
capabilities for comprehensive cardiac assessment, such as syngo
Velocity Vector Imaging(TM) (VVI) technology for detailed
assessment of myocardial mechanics, and syngo Auto Left Heart that
uses progressive pattern recognition for expert-like measurements
of ejection fraction and volumes of the left ventricle and atrium.
On top of that the ACUSON X300 system supports comprehensive
cardiac applications, such as Left Ventricular Opacification (LVO),
intracardiac procedures with the ACUSON AcuNav(TM) ultrasound
catheter, as well as transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for the
evaluation of heart valves and chambers. Portable and powerful
solutions for fast and flexible clinical workflow and improved
diagnostic confidence combined with the communication and
productivity benefits of a Microsoft Windows application are on top
of the wish list of busy clinicians. The new ACUSON P50 portable
echocardiography system is the go-anywhere ultrasound system that
features all of these characteristics in one sleek, elegant
high-end Apple MacBook Pro notebook. With less than 12 pounds, the
system was designed for mobile use in cardiac and vascular imaging
and supports high-quality imaging, such as 2D/B-mode, fundamental
and harmonic, anatomical M-mode, color Doppler, and Doppler tissue
imaging. About Siemens Healthcare Siemens Healthcare is one of the
world's largest suppliers to the healthcare industry. The company
is a renowned medical solutions provider with core competence and
innovative strength in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies as
well as in knowledge engineering, including information technology
and system integration. With its laboratory diagnostics
acquisitions, Siemens Healthcare is the first fully integrated
diagnostics company, bringing together imaging and lab diagnostics,
therapy, and healthcare information technology solutions,
supplemented by consulting and support services. Siemens Healthcare
delivers solutions across the entire continuum of care - from
prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and care. The
company employs more than 49,000 people worldwide and operates in
130 countries. In the fiscal year 2007 (Sept. 30), Siemens
Healthcare reported sales of euro 9.85 billion, orders of euro
10.27 billion, and group profit of euro 1.32 billion. Further
information can be found by visiting
http://www.siemens.com/healthcare * Virtual Touch(TM) tissue
imaging and Virtual Touch tissue quantification are pending 510(K)
approval http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080312/NYW035
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Siemens Healthcare CONTACT:
Tom Schaffner of Siemens Healthcare, +1-610-448-1477, Web site:
http://www.siemens.com/healthcare
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