Cardiac Ultrasound

The AI-powered Viz ACS platform may facilitate improved communication between clinicians and more rapid treatment for cases involving acute coronary syndrome.

Findings from a multivariable analysis revealed that increased pulse wave velocity-end of systole (PWV-ES), assessed with ultrafast ultrasound, was associated with more than double the cardiovascular risk in young individuals with no major cardiovascular risk factors.

The Voluson Performance 18 and 16 ultrasound devices reportedly combine enhanced imaging capabilities with AI-enabled efficiencies.

The AI-powered cardiovascular ultrasound device reportedly offers enhanced spatial and contrast resolution as well as bolstered 4D imaging that enables improved evaluation of cardiac function for a wide range of patients.

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Combining advances in imaging quality with access to 26 FDA-cleared applications for automated and accelerated tasks, the Transcend Plus software will be featured at the upcoming European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) conferences.

The MyLab A50 and MyLab A70 ultrasound platforms reportedly enable a variety of detailed and multiparametric evaluations, including assessments for liver elastography and strain analysis echocardiography.

Could the NeedleVue LC1 Ultrasound System reinvent real-time ultrasound-assisted needle guidance for interventional procedures?

In addition to facilitating centralized scanning for a variety of imaging, the TechLive system may help ease the strain of technologist shortages and broaden access to advanced imaging exams.

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Offering a minimum scan depth of 4 mm, the UHF46-20 Transducer reportedly provides high-quality resolution for visualizing superficial nerves and vessels.

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EchoGo Amyloidosis, an echocardiography-based AI screening software, demonstrated a 93 percent AUROC for cardiac amyloidosis detection in a new multicenter study.

Offering a combination of intuitive touchscreen controls and enhanced image clarity, the portable Flash 5100 POC ultrasound platform reportedly facilitates confident and rapid assessment in emergency radiology and critical care settings.

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Those receiving ultrasound enhancing agents (UEAs) for transthoracic or stress echocardiography had lower odds of all-cause death in comparison to patients who did not have UEAs, according to a nationwide study involving 11.4 million patients.

The latest FDA 510(k) clearance is for B-Right Views, an AI-enabled device, which provides automated detection of required views necessary for second- and third-trimester fetal heart ultrasound exams.

The only ultrasound enhancing agent that does not contain polyethylene glycol, Optison may now be utilized to enhance echocardiogram assessment of ventricular function in pediatric patients.

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Cardiac CT angiography may provide insights on common post-op complications of left atrial appendage closure, ranging from peri-device leaks to device-related thrombus, according to research presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) conference.

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Recent research has demonstrated that the AI software HeartFocus enabled novice health-care providers to achieve greater than 85 percent agreement with expert sonographers in assessing echocardiographic parameters.

In a study recently presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference, researchers found that novice use of AI-guided cardiac ultrasound after an AI-enabled electrocardiogram increased the positive predictive value for reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) or aortic valve stenosis by 33 percent.

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered measurement capabilities provide key features with the Compact Ultrasound 5500CV device, which was unveiled at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference.

Emphasizing intuitive workflow and portability, the Universal Wireless Probe reportedly offers a cost-effective combination of phased and linear ultrasound imaging.