The methods for obtaining measurements in the Vascular Calculations menu are similar to the
generic measurement functions in 2D, M and Spectral Doppler mode.
11.2.7.1 Items of Vascular Calculations
The items of vascular calculations in each mode are as follows:
2D/3D Mode Left/Right CCA
(Common Carotid Artery)
, Left/Right ECA
(External Carotid
Artery)
, Left/Right ICA
(Internal Carotid Artery)
, Left/Right Bulb, Left/Right
Vertebral Artery, Left/Right Subclavian Artery, Vessel
M Mode: Left/Right CCA, Left/Right ECA, Left/Right ICA, Left/Right Bulb, Left/Right
Vertebral Artery, Left/Right Subclavian Artery, Vessel
Doppler Mode: Left/Right CCA, Left/Right ECA, Left/Right ICA, Left/Right Bulb, Left/Right
Vertebral Artery, Left/Right Subclavian Artery, Vessel
11.2.7.2 Before starting Vascular Calculations
1. Press the [Patient] key on the control panel, select the [VAS] page and enter all patient
information for Vascular calculations. For details refer to: Entering Patient Data
(chapter
'Entering Patient Data'
on page 4-10
)
Note
To cancel all calculations performed before and to start new measurement, press this key and
select [End Exam] or [Clear Exam].
2. Press [Start Exam].
3. Make sure that the probe and application are selected properly. If another application is
selected, press the [Probe]
key on the control panel, and change it to Vascular. For details
refer to:
Probe/Program Selection
(chapter
'Probe/Program Selection'
on page 4-7
)
11.2.7.3 Vascular Calculations in 2D Mode
•
Distance Measurements (like “Intima Media Thickness” and “Flow Diameter”)
•
Vessel Area/Vessel Diameter
•
Stenosis Area/Stenosis Diameter
•
IMT
Measurements and Patient Worksheets (Reports)
Voluson® S6/S8 Basic User Manual
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