Continuing the tradition of imaging superiority, the 1.6 release of the ACUSON S2000™ ultrasound system is designed to take diagnostic confidence in ultrasound to a whole new level by providing unsurpassed image quality, knowledge-based workflows, adaptive ergonomics, and innovative applications. The ultra-high frequency 18L6 HD (high-definition) transducer delivers never-before-seen detail of complex pathological masses and subtle lesions in the near field. Featuring the widest field of view in the industry, it covers more anatomy in one single image. This reduces the need for additional image acquisition, resulting in fewer errors, less operator fatigue due to reduced scanning time, and cost savings from increased throughput time. The addition of the 4V1C transducer to the system complements the versatility of the solution, allowing for uncompromised shared service operation between cardiac, abdominal, and transcranial Doppler imaging.

The syngo^® Arterial Health Package (AHP) combines the semi-automated ultrasound measurement of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and the Framingham Risk Calculator to estimate vascular age. This test may help physicians to communicate subclinical vascular and cardiovascular disease to their patients, helping to optimize care and develop strategies to prevent heart and vascular disease. Additionally, eSie Touch™ elasticity imaging is now also available on the super-high density 18L6 HD transducer. eSie Touch elasticity imaging is a technique that displays relative tissue stiffness and is increasingly used to evaluate suspicious masses in the breast or thyroid. Furthermore, Cadence™ contrast pulse sequencing technology* provides superior sensitivity and specificity to contrast agent signals for excellent border and lesion detection and characterization.