5-22 Image Optimization 
5.7  PW/CW Doppler Mode Optimization 
PW (Pulsed Wave Doppler) mode or CW (Continuous Wave Doppler) mode is used to 
provide blood flow velocity and direction utilizing a real-time spectral display. The 
horizontal axis represents time, while the vertical axis represents Doppler frequency shift.   
PW mode provides a function to examine flow at one specific site for its velocity, direction 
and features; while CW mode proves to be much more sensitive to high velocity flow 
display. Thus, a combination of both modes will contribute to a much more accurate 
analysis. 
5.7.1  PW / CW Mode Exam Protocol 
1.  Select a high-quality image during B mode or B+ Color (Power) scanning, and adjust 
to place the area of interest in the center of the image. 
2.  Press <PW>/<CW> to enter the sampling state, 
 
The sampling parameters will be displayed in the image parameter area on the 
left part of the screen as follows: 
                                             
 
The sampling correction angle value will be displayed above the image, as 
described in the following table:  
PW Sampling Line 
Adjustment 
SV Size  SV 3.0 
Angle 
Angle 0° 
SVD  SVD 10.5cm 
CW Sampling Line 
Adjustment 
Angle 
Angle 0° 
CW Focus Depth  SVD 13.2cm 
3.  Set the SVD by rotating the trackball; adjust the angle and SV size according to the 
actual situation. 
4.  Press <PW>/<CW> again or <Update> to enter PW/CW Mode and perform the 
examination. You can also adjust the SV size, angle and depth in the real-time 
scanning. 
5.  Adjust the image parameters during PW/CW mode scanning to obtain optimized 
images. 
6.  Perform other operations (e.g. measurement and calculation) if necessary. 
  If you choose "Enter 1D Mode Directly" in "[Setup]→[Image Preset]→[Other]", then 
the sampling line will be displayed at all times in B mode images, and pressing <PW>/ 
<CW> will directly enter PW/ CW mode. 
5.7.2  PW/CW Mode Image Parameters 
In PW/ CW mode scanning, the image parameter area in the upper left corner of the 
screen displays the real-time parameter values as follows: