Cardiology applications for Acuson Sequoia reduce manual measurements during echocardiography
Siemens Healthineers has released new cardiology applications with AI for the Acuson Sequoia ultrasound system, as well as a new 4D transoesophageal (TEE) transducer for cardiology examinations. These updates add to the Acuson Sequoia’s capabilities as an ultrasound system for specialist echocardiology services as well as radiology and vascular clinics that use a shared service business model. This model uses a single ultrasound system rather than both a general imaging system and a dedicated cardiology system to perform radiology, obstetrics/gynaecology and cardiology examinations.
“Siemens Healthineers is committed to pioneering ultrasound technology that transforms clinical care and improves patient outcomes,” commented head of ultrasound for Great Britain and Ireland Russell Fillingham. “Adding these cardiology applications with AI-powered features and our new 4D TEE transducer to the Acuson Sequoia will benefit clinicians who need the highest level of performance in nearly every clinical scenario.”
Cardiology features include AI Measure, which addresses the time-consuming task of manually obtaining the detailed measurements needed for routine echocardiography examinations. With up to 120 AI-powered calculations, AI Measure reduces the routine echo examination time. The 2D HeartAI feature uses AI to improve examination efficiency and workflow during cardiac strain imaging, which measures deformation in the myocardium, delivering auto-view detection and auto- contour placement with or without an electrocardiogram. Additionally, 2D HeartAI, with or without contrast, streamlines the diagnostic capabilities of ejection fraction evaluation and cardiac strain analysis, reducing unnecessary follow-up examinations.
This new software provides the opportunity for clinicians to generate a wall motion scoring report for stress echo. These scores are used to assess cardiac function at various stress levels, reducing unnecessary follow-up and supporting presurgical cardiac evaluation.
The new Z6T 4D TEE transducer facilitates biplane imaging, allowing the clinician to view multiple scan planes simultaneously for faster and potentially more accurate diagnosis. It enables preoperative assessment and provides interventional guidance for advanced cardiac procedures that require high volume rates to assess moving structures and high resolution to evaluate cardiac anatomy.
In addition, the redesigned 5V1 transthoracic transducer addresses challenges associated with imaging patients who have a high body mass index. It supports a complete echocardiogram, enabling physicians and sonographers to detect and diagnose cardiac dysfunction or abnormal pathology.
Picture: The Acuson Sequoia ultrasound system has gained additional cardiology applications with AI.
Published on page 16 of the August 2024 issue of RAD Magazine.