Press Releases: Ultrasound

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Siemens Outlines Solutions for Sustainable Cardiovascular Care at ACC ’12

March 22, 2012

Chicago, March 22, 2012 – At the 61st Annual Scientific Session & Expo of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), March 24-27 in Chicago, Siemens Healthcare (booth #2026) will offer solutions for sustainable cardiovascular care to help ensure that cardiovascular professionals are “in it for the long run” – the theme of this year’s Siemens booth. Providing a comprehensive portfolio of systems and support solutions that range from imaging modalities to information technology (IT) and in vitro diagnostics, Siemens is uniquely positioned to aid the cardiovascular community in making sound clinical decisions, providing safer procedures, improving operational efficiency, and maximizing its investments in healthcare technology and IT – ultimately helping to make the delivery of cardiovascular care more sustainable. More

Siemens Expands ACUSON S Family of Premium Ultrasound Systems for Easier Access to Innovations

March 5, 2012

Malvern, Pa., March 5, 2012 – Complementing the ACUSON S Family™ of ultrasound systems, Siemens Healthcare today announced shipment of the ACUSON S1000™ ultrasound system, its latest premium ultrasound platform. The ACUSON S1000 system expands access to premium imaging performance at an exceptional cost of ownership. This system encompasses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology, stellar imaging performance, and versatile applications to provide better patient care. Featuring a complete suite of transducers and capable of performing 27 different exam types, the ACUSON S1000 system accommodates a wide spectrum of patients and body types. The ACUSON S1000 system is one of the new product solutions of Siemens Healthcare’s recently announced Agenda 2013 investment program. More

FDA Clears Siemens’ New ACUSON SC2000 Ultrasound System, Release 2.0

January 11, 2012

Malvern, Pa., January 11, 2012 – Siemens Healthcare has announced that Release 2.0 of the ACUSON SC2000™ volume imaging ultrasound system has received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is now commercially available in the United States. This latest version of the ACUSON SC2000 system – Siemens’ pioneering premier echocardiography system – elevates volume imaging in echocardiography to a new level, delivering significant performance and imaging enhancements to improve workflow and patient outcomes. Release 2.0 offers a host of new applications, including the quantification of the 3D proximal isovelocity surface area (PISA) to assess the severity of valvular disease and volumetric color Doppler. Other applications include a comprehensive package for automated left ventricle analysis (LVA), which enables the auto-detection and tracking of volume contours, and Siemens’ exclusive IN Focus coherent image-forming technology, which yields a high level of image uniformity and clinical detail. Release 2.0 supports volumetric intracardiac echocardiography (ICE), enabling integration of the ACUSON AcuNav™ ultrasound catheters. More