Features

Quantitative Cardiac Function (3 modules)

Biplanar and Triplanar Long Axis Function Analysis

  • Images in a 2-chamber view and a 4-chamber view (biplanar) are used to calculate left ventricular volumes, function and mass with the standard area-length method
  • A mid-ventricular short axis view is added for the triplanar model

Multiple Radial Long Axis Function Analysis

  • The module uses a set of 3 or more long axis cine views with radial orientation around a central rotational axis (anatomical long axis of the heart)
  • The position of the slices is shown in a reference window

Short Axis Image Stack (3D) Function Analysis

  • This module uses a contiguous stack of short axis cine slices
  • A reference frame for viewing the slice positions with a perpendicular (long axis) slice is automatically displayed
  • A thumbnail overview shows all images of the stack
  • Automatic LV contour detection: One click contour detection including propagation to all slices and/or phases
  • Adjustment of the slice range according to mitral valve position
  • Optional inclusion or exclusion of papillary muscles
  • Right ventricular contour definition tools also include semi-automatic definition of RV endocardial contours
  • Results can be presented according to the AHA segmentation model
  • Color-coded polar maps display regional wall thickening and wall motion
  • Volume-over-time curves can be used for a detailed time-resolved volumetry