Chapter 3: System Overview 17
DICOM
The system features Digital Imaging and Communications (DICOM) capability to provide the acceptance, transfer,
display, storage, and digital processing of single ultrasound images as well as loops of Ultrasound images.
IMT
The system includes the ability to measure the intima-media thickness (IMT) of the carotid artery using digital
ultrasound images. The intima is that region of the arterial wall from and including the endothelial surface at the
lumen to the luminal margin of the media. The media layer extends from the intima to the adventitia of the vessel
wall. The adventitia is normally quite echogenic on ultrasound images when compared to the media. The IMT
measurement of the carotid artery may be used adjunctively with other medical data obtained by a physician to
help assess the cardiovascular health of a patient.
System Specifications
This section contains system and accessory specifications and agency approvals. The specifications for
recommended peripherals can be found in the manufacturers’ instructions.
System Dimensions
Length: 11.8 in. (29.97 cm)
Width: 10.8 in. (27.43 cm)
Height: 3.1 in. (7.87 cm)
Weight: 8.5 lbs. (3.9 kg) with the C60e transducer and battery installed
Display Dimensions
Length: 8.4 in. (21.34 cm)
Height: 6.3 in. (16 cm)
Diagonal: 10.4 in. (26.4 cm)
Transducers
C60e/5-2 MHz 60 mm curved array (5 ft./1.5 m)
HFL38/13-6 MHz 25 mm linear array (5.5 ft./1.7 m)
ICT/8-5 MHz 11 mm intracavitary array (5 ft./1.5 m)
L38e/10-5 MHz 38 mm linear array (5.5 ft./1.7 m)
P17/5-1 MHz 17 mm phased array (6 ft./1.8 m)
TEE/8-3 MHz phased array (11.15 ft./3.4 m)
Low Pass Filter The low pass filter block removes the high frequency component from the received ECG
signal. It is used to limit the signal to the frequency range of interest and provide
rejection of 50/60 Hz signal content.
Power Supplies The power supply block receives voltage from the system power supply. It also generates
isolation power supplies for the pre-amplifier and isolation blocks. It can be disabled to
reduce power consumption while the module is not in use.
Digital Storage
and Transfer of
Images and Data
The System stores images and data internally for review. Data and images may be
recalled from storage for review on the system. Images or data displayed on the screen
may be captured on an external video printer or video recorder, or be transferred to a
personal computer.
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