GE Vivid S6 - Introduction; Cardiac Imaging

Contrast Imaging
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Introduction
Vivid S5/Vivid S6 supports:
• Left Ventricular Contrast imaging: Optimized for
endocardial border detection and assessment of wall
motion and wall thickening (see page 235).
• Vascular Contrast imaging: optimized to visualize
contrast in larger vessels (see page 240).
• Abdominal Contrast imaging: optimized to visualize
contrast in liver and kidney (see page 241).
Note: This system is designed for compatibility with
commercially available contrast agents. Because the
availability of these agents is subject to government regulation
and approval, product features intended for use with these
agents may not be commercially marketed nor made available
before the contrast agent is approved for use. Advanced
contrast features are only enabled on systems for delivery in
countries or regions where the agents are approved for use or
for investigational or research use.
Cardiac imaging
The only contrast acquisition application available for cardiac
imaging is Left Ventricular Contrast imaging. The LV
Contrast (LVO) application is optimized for endocardial border
detection and assessment of wall motion and wall thickening.
This application requires the LVO Contrast option to be
enabled.
WARNING
Appropriate training
Only physicians or echo technicians who have received
appropriate training can use the Contrast applications.
WARNING
Always read and follow carefully the manufacturer instructions
on the contrast agent label.