Visualization of the coronary lumen is improved by very advanced subtraction software. This represents a major step forward in diagnosing coronary artery disease in patients with severe calcium or stents for whom cardiac CT angiography was not recommended. This software was developed in close cooperation with the Iwate Medical University in Japan, leading hospitals in the USA and Europe and the European-based research centre, Toshiba Medical Visualization Systems. Severe coronary calcification influences the effectiveness of coronary CT angiography in ruling out coronary artery disease. Frequently these patients are referred for invasive angiography because of clinical suspicion of significant coronary artery disease. Stents placed in the coronary arteries can make visualization of the lumen within the stent difficult, hindering the ability to diagnose in-stent restenosis. SURESubtraction Coronary removes calcification and stents from the coronary arteries, therefore improving visualization of the coronary lumen. Blooming effects caused by calcification are dramatically reduced. An added benefit is that the subtraction can be obtained with a near-dose neutral scanning protocol. Coronary subtraction is performed by subtracting a routine calcium score dataset from a coronary CT angiography dataset. The calcium score scan is used as the non-contrast mask for subtraction. Atlas-based cardiac segmentation and sophisticated rigid and deformable registration algorithms enable accurate subtraction of the coronary arteries to become a reality, leading to improved visualization of the coronary lumen. The unique capabilities of the wide area detector Aquilion ONE series are a perfect platform for this new development. The 16cm z-axis coverage of the Aquilion ONE series allows imaging of the heart in just one rotation, ensuring the scan is performed at the same moment in time, making the registration and subtraction process as simple as possible.
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The high-end Somatom Force system enables particularly gentle examinations since up to less than half the X-ray and contrast medium dose is required compared with existing premium systems. At up to 74 cm per second, its scan speed is so high that patients no longer have to hold their breath or stay still. This opens up access to state-of-theart medical imaging to even the most sensitive patient groups such as small children or people with renal failure. The system is safeguarded by more than 90 new patents, including the Vectron X-ray tubes, which have helped reduce the contrast medium for thorax examinations from 90
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Coronis Fusion 6MP LED, the fourth generation of Barco’s flagship product, features even better image clarity and uniformity, improving radiologists’reading efficiency and productivity. Built upon exclusive IPS-Pro LCD panel technology, the Coronis Fusion 6MP LED has a wide viewing angle for a screen area that is 100% compliant to the ACR guideline for luminance ratio. With the brightest calibrated luminance (500 cd/m
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A premium ultrasound system designed for diagnosis in the radiology department, the RS80A, is Samsung Medison’s first product to target the radiology segment which is the largest portion in the diagnostic imaging market. The RS80A offers greater diagnostic confidence and accuracy through the latest innovations in imaging and usability. Superb image quality is supported by a 23′ full high-definition (FHD) LED Screen. S-Vision architecture provides outstanding images through newly developed S-Vision beamformer and imaging engine. These state-of-the-art technologies ensure detailed resolution and tissue uniformity for all types of applications in radiology and general imaging. The S-Vue Transducer gives broader bandwidth and higher sensitivity to enable exquisite image quality at depth. Samsung Medison has expanded its premium probe line-up to support diagnosis over various areas such as thorax, abdomen, carotid and thyroid. Special tools increase diagnostic confidence such as S-Detect which uses the standardized Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) score for analysis and classification of targeted regions.  S-Detect results in more effective diagnosis by reducing unnecessary biopsies and saving time through simplified procedures. E-Breast & E-Thyroid are the latest breast and thyroid ElastoScan (elastography), making it easier for users to distinguish benign from malignant masses through acquiring the strain ratio between the target and reference area faster than before. Efficiency is improved by the advanced QuickScan feature which allows important imaging parameters to be automatically adjusted, such as colour gain, location of the colour box and angle correction. Innovative design and usability features include a 3D Navigator and fewer keys on the control panel for ease of use and greater examination throughput. Users are given more operating space as the keyboard is embedded into the touch screen. The device can also remember the users’position as well as the height of the control panel every time they run the system.

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The RaySafe i2 is an active dosimetry system that gives real-time insight about personal radiation exposure, as well as access to timestamped dose data. By providing easily accessible information about radiation exposure, RaySafe i2 allows medical staff to immediately change their behaviour in order to minimize their radiation dose. Components of the system include real-time display, 4 dosimeters, cradle and storage rack, dose viewer software and mounting material. Additional dosimeters, rack and the dose manager software can be ordered separately.
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