Appendix A Technical Description
Instructions for Use A - 21
Contrast Harmonic Imaging (CHI)
ï‚§ Requires the Contrast Agent Imaging option
ï‚§ Compatible transducer: 4C1
Supported studies: Abdomen, Renal
ï‚§ Compatible transducer: 9L4
Supported studies: Thyroid, Peripheral Vascular
ï‚§ Compatible transducer: 6C1 HD
Supported studies: Abdomen, Renal
ï‚§ A low Mechanical Index harmonic imaging technique that improves contrast image
resolution and frame rate compared to fundamental imaging techniques
VueBox Option
ï‚§ Requires clips acquired during Contrast Pulse Sequencing and stored in DICOM format
ï‚§ Compatible transducers: 6C1 HD, 4C1, 9L4, MC9-4, EC9-4
ï‚§ Enables compatibility with the VueBox software application from Bracco. The software is
used to perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of linear data. For information
regarding the software application, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Multi-Modality Review
Note: Reference images displayed on the ultrasound system are informational only and not intended
for diagnosis.
ï‚§ Displays images from a previous exam side-by-side with images from the current exam.
ï‚§ Supported modalities for previous exams:
– Mammography
– Computed tomography (CT)
– Magnetic resonance imaging (MR)
– Ultrasound
Stress Echo Option
ï‚§ Requires the Cardiac Application Module
ï‚§ Captures and reviews cardiac loops for multiple-phase (multiple-stage) Stress Echo
protocols
syngo eSieCalcs Option
ï‚§ Provides area, volume, and maximum diameter measurements using a border detection
algorithm
ï‚§ User defines the region of interest
ï‚§ Can be used wherever manual trace is available