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IRIA 2013 Special Edition
Welcome to the 66th Annual Conference of Indian Radiological & Imaging Association 2013 (IRIA 2013).
Upholding our tradition, this year’s special edition i-trendz Newzflash, showcases the latest technological
innovations exhibited by Siemens Healthcare at the 98th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the
Radiology Society of North America (RSNA) 2012.
We present to you imaging innovations that are designed to open up new possibilities for clinical detection,
more accurate diagnosis and more targeted therapy, to help you overcome challenges in your clinical setting.
Conscious of the challenges of increasing cost pressure on healthcare systems worldwide, Siemens Healthcare
presented new high-quality, economical systems in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging,
ultrasound and an entry-level version of its imaging software syngo.via. These advanced systems feature
excellent image quality, high process efficiency and lower cost of ownership.
In the following pages, we invite you to explore our new range of products, tailored to suit your clinical and
operational needs. We would be delighted to share more information or to answer any of your queries.
You can visit our website, www.siemens.co.in/healthcare or write to us at [email protected] or
call us at our toll free number 1800 419 7477.
Our latest innovations...
MAGNETOM Prisma
– The 3T Power Pack
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SOMATOM
Perspective 64-slice
– Standardize.
Most economical
CT of its class
ACUSON X700
Ultrasound System
– Explore More.
Experience More.
Expect More.
Cios Alpha
– Powerful new
mobile FD C-arm
system
ACUSON Freestyle
– The World’s
First Wireless
Ultrasound System
ACUSON P300
– A Complete,
Portable Point of
Care Solution
MAMMOMAT
Inspiration with
PRIME Technology
– The Reference
in Low Dose
Mammography
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Artis Q and Artis
Q.zen
– Angiography
systems for
increased
precision,
performance and
sensitivity
syngo.via VA20
– Answers, Visualized.
Imaging innovations
helping you in
clinical routine.
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MAGNETOM Prisma: The 3T Power Pack
The new 3-Tesla MRI
MAGNETOM Prisma is designed
to explore new frontiers in MRI
application, to help tackle the most
demanding clinical research challenges,
today and in the future.
This 3-Tesla scanner combines high
gradient capability, next generation of
parallel transmits technology, state-ofthe-art receive coil technology, unique
workflow solution and distinctive
research applications.
Magnet – Based on Tim Trio
experience, the MAGNETOM Prisma is
a benchmark in homogeneity - a great
enabler for advanced applications.
Other features:
• Zero helium boil off
• New high-order shim
• Outstanding fat saturation
Gradient – A high gradient specification
of 80 mT/m and 200 T/m/s simultaneously
in all three axes; makes it the only
commercial whole-body system
offering this one of a kind specialized
configuration. This combination opens
new possibilities of clinical applications
e.g. Diffusion Imaging.
examination times. Together with
syngo ZOOMit, the world’s first
application based on parallel transmit
technology, exquisite details can be
achieved by selective excitation.
Receive Coil Technology – Tim4G,
the fourth generation of Siemens’
integrated coil technology, provides
ultra high density coil for maximum
signal to noise ratio. With upto 128
independent receive channels and fully
digital with Direct RF, image quality
can be substantially increased while
reducing scan time.
Dot Workflow solution – Dot, guides
users step-by-step through the
examination and supports physicians
by making it possible to select the
right scanning strategy, depending on
the clinical indication. Predefined Dot
workflows facilitate the consistency
and reproducibility measurements for
a given patient at different time points
or the ability to compare examinations
obtained at different sites, useful for
multi-site research projects.
• Ultra High Performance Cooling
system
• Force Compensated Design for
reduced vibration
• Long-term stability for long duration
research protocols
• Minimized Acoustic noise
Advanced Research Applications
– MAGNETOM Prisma will offer a
new level of imaging capabilities in
answering the critical questions in
the fields of brain function, body
physiology, organ morphometry and
tissue metabolism. Some advanced
application like resting state fMRI,
4D Dynamic Angiography, Perfusion
and Diffusion Spectrum Imaging (DSI)
will benefit with unmatched 3T power.
Parallel Transmit Technology – TimTX
TrueShape, the next generation of
parallel transmit technology provides
better image quality in shorter
MAGNETOM Prisma will be your
vehicle to open up new possibilities
to image functional processes and
understanding diseases much better.
Other features:
Upgrade your MAGNETOM
MAGNETOM Prismafit – The onsite upgrade
of a MAGNETOM Trio 3 Tesla to the all new
MAGNETOM Prisma.
MAGNETOM Skyrafit (Tim4G + Dot) – The
MAGNETOM Verio, a 70 cm wide bore +
Tim system, can be upgraded to the latest
generation of the integrated coil technology
Tim4G and unique workflow solution, Dot.
• With upto 64 channels receive
technology and the architecture of
Tim4G allows all transmit and receive
components at the magnet for a digital-in
and digital-out design.
• Dot uses a suite of customizable engines
allowing the user to personalize exams
according to patient clinical needs
resulting in increased consistency,
reproducibility and higher productivity.
• New software platform for a full range
of advanced application like SPACE DIR,
syngo ASL 3D, syngo WARP and syngo
RESOLVE.
New MAGNETOM Avantofit (Tim4G + Dot) –
The popular MAGNETOM Avanto system can
be upgraded to the latest technology with
the following features:
• 48 RF channels and the high-density coils
of Tim4G
• Dot Workflow for user friendly experience
in MR examination
• New generation applications for better
disease diagnosis
New MAGNETOM Essenza (Tim + Dot) –
MAGNETOM ESSENZA is now with Dot
workflow concept. This makes it most userfriendly, clinically versatile and economically
attractive scanner.
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SOMATOM Perspective - 64-slice configuration: Most economical CT of its class
CARE Right - The Right Dose in Computed
Tomography
Combined Applications to Reduce Exposure - CARE Right is a
comprehensive approach to move away from low dose and get to
right dose for every patient.
The approach includes applying the right dose technology,
understanding the right does levels that finally help in the right
dose management. This translates to recurrent and sustainable
clinical results, whilst at the same time adhering to ALARA
principles for the highest patient safety.
SAFIRE recieves FDA approval
SAFIRE (Sinogram Affirmed Iterative Reconstruction), Siemens’
raw data and model-based iterative reconstruction algorithm,
with 60% dose reduction, received FDA approval.
Highlights
The SOMATOM Perspective is now also available in a 64-slice
configuration in addition to the 128-slice model. With a small
footprint of just 18 square meters, a brief installation period of
just one to two days and low energy consumption and cooling
needs, make these state-of-the-art scanners the most economic
CTs in their class.
It is appropriate for use in outpatient environments and small
to medium-sized hospitals, where CT tasks focus on routine
applications. The eMode feature – like in the 128-slice model
– automatically optimizes the scanning parameters to run the
equipment more efficiently, increases the life of the systems and
lowers the maintenance costs.
Available as an onsite upgrade to the 128-slice configuration
allows customers to expand their clinical portfolio at any time.
• A dose reduction up to 60% can be achieved (claim is
confirmed by the FDA)
• With the reconstruction speed of up to 20 fps, it fits perfectly
in the daily routine
• Different reconstruction strengths are available to customize
the image impression or dose reduction
• SAFIRE in combination with WorkStream4D and preview
functionality, enhances the workflow
• SAFIRE is available for Dual Energy
• SAFIRE world is available on the entire SOMATOM Definition
family and the SOMATOM Perspective family, to remove
image noise for a final and superior image quality at lower
dose.
Stellar Detector
The techinical advantages of the Stellar Detector translates
into Clinical benefits.
large/ obese patients at lowest
dose, for all applications.
• Cardiology: enables sound evaluation of calcified lesion,
enhances vessel contouring and vizualization of stents
< 3 mm.
• Dual Energy Scans: ensures lowest
possible dose levels for all Dual
Energy applications.
• Neurology: enhanced Grey-white matter differentiation in
the brain, e.g.: for stroke evaluation
The Stellar Detector is available on
the SOMATOM Definition Edge and
SOMATOM Definition Flash.
• Right dose: uncompromised image quality when scanning
ACUSON Freestyle: The World’s First Wireless Ultrasound System
Transducer cables have always been cumbersome for
ultrasonography. Repositioning the ultrasound system to gain
better patient access, overcoming the hindrance caused by
cables can all be challenging in a clinical setting, particularly
interventional applications. With the vision of eliminating the
ever existing need of cables in ultrasonic imaging, we introduce
ACUSON Freestyle, the world’s first wireless ultrasound system
with...
• Faster workflows • Enhanced ergonomics
• Effective infection control
To enable this pioneering technology, the system incorporates
Commercially not available
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a large number of innovations, right from acoustics, system
architecture, radio design, miniaturization to image processing.
Transducers & Applications: Three wireless probes for whole
body imaging.
Excellent Image Quality: The system employs an advanced
synthetic aperture imaging technology, an integration of
proprietary hardware and software, developed for wireless signal
transmission of full-resolution digital image data at very high
data rates. The system design reduces the transducer’s power
requirements, increasing the battery life.
Sterilizability: Transducer can be fully sterilized, ensuring asepsis
in guided procedures.
Dedicated Ultra-Wideband Radio Technology: A dedicated
ultra wideband radio technology, operating at 7.8 GHz, has been
developed for wireless data transmission, devoid of interference
by other electronic equipments.
APPLICATIONS
System Design and Ergonomics: System features 38 cm, highresolution LED display, easily mountable console and can be run
on battery power.
• Venous Access • Nerve Block • Anesthesia • Critical Care
• Intra-Operative Applications • Intervention Cardiology
• Guided Therapeutics • Biopsies
ACUSON X700 Ultrasound System:
Explore More. Experience More. Expect More.
Other technologies like SieClear™ multi-view spatial
compounding, DTI™ Doppler tissue imaging are also standard.
Robust Technologies
• Transducer innovations: The proprietary Micro-Pinless
technology ensures highest signal fidelity and SNR. Hanafy
lens technology gives continuous focusing delivering superb
contrast and detail resolution. The system is compatible with
probes of Siemens ACUSON X series, ACUSON S series and
ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound systems.
• Single Probe Solution with a 50 mm aperture, 4-12 MHz,
linear transducer, for both superficial and deep imaging.
• Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) imaging, Clarify VE (clear
vessel delineation), SieScape Panoramic imaging, Cadence
contrast imaging, 3 Scape 3D imaging and Advanced fourSight
imaging (4D) applications are also supported.
The premier system of our ACUSON X series of ultrasound
machines, ACUSON X700, provides exceptional image quality,
robust technologies and intelligent workflow solutions at an
excellent price/performance ratio!
New System Design & Improved Ergonomics
• 20 inch LED monitor
• 2 front facing USB ports
Enhanced Imaging Performance
Advanced imaging technologies that were previously available
only on high-end systems are now standard on the ACUSON
X 700 systems to yield excellent image quality. Advanced
SieClear™ spatial compounding enhances anatomic border
definition and improves tissue contrast. Dynamic TCE™ reduces
speckle/noise facilitating subtle tissue differentiation.
• CartoSound™ communications: Integration of
ultrasound with Carto 3 System technology providing
an electroanatomical map of the heart combined with
Soundstar™ 3D catheter imaging.
Intelligent Workflow
TGO (Tissue Grayscale Optimization) for instantaneous
one-button image optimization, DICOM structured reporting
for obstetrics/gynaec., vascular and cardiac applications and
knowledge based workflows like syngo AutoOB, syngo Auto Left
Heart, Axius™ edge-assisted ejection fraction measurements,
syngo AHP Arterial Health Package, syngo fourSight™ TEE view,
syngo Velocity Vector Imaging, Auto Follicle, all reduce exam time
& increase patient throughput.
Applications
Abdomen, Breast, Cardiac, Emergency Medicine, Gynecology,
Musculoskeletal, Obstetrics, Orthopedics, Stress Echo, TEE,
Testicular, Thyroid, Vascular.
ACUSON P300: A Complete, Portable Point of Care Solution
The ACUSON P300™ ultrasound system is designed for high
performance, mobility and ease of use.
• Portable yet fully featured
• Excellent image quality and workflow efficiency
• An ideal choice for multi-user needs and/or facility with space
constraints
• Advanced imaging technologies as standard features
• Offers 13 probes and high frequency imaging, 2 to 18 MHz.
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• Backed by experienced application and service support teams
Advanced Imaging Technologies
• Advanced spatial compounding with up to 15 lines of sight–
better border delineation enables small lesion detection
• Speckle reduction – simultaneously smoothens tissue texture
and enhances edges; customizable for tissue type
• Panoramic imaging – provides extended field of view to
enable display of the entire organ/structure, (obstetrics, MSK)
• Harmonic imaging & 2D beam steering also supported
Efficient Workflow
• Multiple user configurable presets, background multitasking,
customizable measurement & reporting packages, single
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button 2D/color
optimization
Comprehensive
transducer offerings
Delivering an
entire spectrum of
applications, the
system supports
linear, convex, phased
array, endo-cavity,
laparoscopic and
intraoperative probes,
which are also available
with disposable needle guides.
ACUSON S2000 Advancements
Multimodality Review
Images from other modalities like CT/MR/Mammo can be imported
and studied during routine ultrasound scanning.
• The technology is revolutionary over the conventional time
consuming fusion which requires manual CT/MR image
alignment and strict patient immobility throughout the scan
Advantages
• Query & Retrieve multimodality datasets to guide ultrasound
• Correctly identify and evaluate multiple lesions
• Increased accuracy in follow-up measurements
• Enhanced workflow by immediate reference to prior CT/MR
eSie Fusion imaging: Large Renal Cyst
eSie Guide
Real-time Needle Tip Tracking gives multi-planar display allowing
accurate needle path visualization and planning, both in-and outof-plane. It reduces risk of biopsy and ablation.
CT to US – Renal Color Flow
Nuance PowerScribe 360 | Reporting
Siemens brings the powerful Ultrasound reporting solution, with
its robust dragon speech recognition technology to ACUSON
S2000, for more accurate and fast data transfer. It offers speech
recognition, structured reporting, multisite workflow, peer review,
data capture, integrated clinical content and communication
tools.
Advantages
• Practical workflow for routine clinical use
• Increased diagnostic confidence in difficult cases
• Reduced dose exposure and expense of multi-modality
procedures by triage of CT and MR follow ups
Clinical Applications
• Real-time guidance for biopsies and treatment
• Follow-up on prior diagnosis
• RF ablations - planning, guidance
Benefits
• Increased workflow efficiency
• Bypasses DICOM structured reporting
• Supports best practice, multi-site workflow
• Seamless integration with RIS/PACS
• Eliminates errors due to manual data entry
eSie Fusion
Industry’s 1st single click auto-registration, also available on the
ACUSON S3000 platform, has been a major attraction at RSNA.
• It combines the benefits of real-time Ultrasound imaging with
the global imaging display of CT/MR/Mammo
• Auto Registration is fast and accurate based on an ultrasound
clip capture
Real-time needle tracking
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Cios Alpha
• New radiographic collimators automatically track and follow
image rotation to help ensure that the monitors always display
the maximum field of view.
Power: The most powerful 25 kW mobile C-arm, to see and do
more. At 25 kW, Cios Alpha is the most powerful mobile C-arm
system available. This is especially beneficial when operating on
obese patients, who require more system power to obtain images
of sufficient quality.
A special cooling system that helps to ensure high image
quality. The Cios Alpha’s special cooling system that ensures
consistent high image quality and removes the need to change
overheated C-arm systems during long operations.
Siemens presents new mobile Flat Detector (FD) C-arm,
Cios Alpha.
The first mobile C-arm to use Full View FD technology, with
intelligent power management, unique vascular applications and
effortless control for the surgeon.
Full View FD: Outstanding image quality and up to 25% more
coverage, even during image rotation
• The system’s 30 x 30 cm detector provides high-resolution,
high-contrast images and can cover the finest structures in the
range of submillimeters – a particularly beneficial feature in
minimally invasive surgery.
• The square field of view increases the operating area field of
view upto 25 % and removes geometric distortion.
Ergonomically designed control system: Full table-side control
and single touch positioning for effortless operability. A unique
position storage feature, allows the motorized C-arm to store
and revert to a previously stored projection, in one click, thereby
eliminating manual repositioning.
Vascular workflow: Fully integrated vascular support, featuring
unique live graphical overlay, ideally suited for vascular
interventions.
Cios Alpha includes a range of innovative features to improve
efficiency and make your life easier. Cios Alpha’s versatile features
extend its flexibility to meet the needs of the most relevant
clinical disciplines – from cardiac surgery, electrophysiology and
gastroenterology to orthopedic, trauma, spine surgery, pain
management and urology.
MAMMOMAT Inspiration with PRIME Technology:
The Reference in Low Dose Mammography
Screening mammography subjects healthy women to ionizing
radiation. This makes low dose whilst maintaining high image
quality, to detect lesions, of prime importance.
Siemens Healthcare presents MAMMOMAT Inspiration with
PRIME Technology – the first mammography system that lowers
patient dose up to 30% without compromising image quality.
This new reconstruction algorithm from Siemens for the
MAMMOMAT Inspiration systems is also known as PRIME
(Progressive Reconstruction, Intelligently Minimizing
Exposure).
This unique algorithm replicates the function of the grid. It
identifies scatter-causing structures and calculates a corrected
image, enabling complete use of primary radiation so physicians
can achieve high-quality images with lower dose. With grids no
longer necessary, lower doses are sufficient to produce highquality images.
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Artis Q and Artis Q.zen: Precision, Performance and Sensitivity
Artis Q
Artis Q and Artis Q.zen - Visionary in Performance, Precision
and Sensitivity
Artis Q and Artis Q.zen, our new product lines for interventional
imaging, are visionary breakthroughs in X-ray generation and
detection taking performance, precision and sensitivity to the
next level.
Artis Q is a visionary breakthrough in X-ray generation and
detection.
Artis Q.zen is a visionary breakthrough in X-ray detection with
unique sensitivity enabling ultra-low dose imaging. Artis Q.zen
introduces for the first time a groundbreaking new detector
technology based on crystalline silicon. It reduces electronic noise
and allows imaging at ultra-low-dose levels. This is especially
important in dose-sensitive application fields such as pediatric
cardiology and radiology, or electrophysiology.
Artis Q and Artis Q.zen offer unparalleled performance with the
new powerful GIGALIX X-ray tube, completely built on Siemensunique flat-emitter technology, for a clearer visualization of
small devices and objects in motion. It features up to 1000 mA
maximum current for high contrast even in steep angulations and
dose savings due to an optimized pulse spectrum of up to 57%
per pulse.
Artis Q.zen
The new syngo Dyna3D HighSpeed feature allows the system to
perform a 200 degree rotation in less than three seconds. Speed
is good for patients, especially those with compromised kidney
function. syngo Dyna3D HighSpeed saves a significant amount
of contrast agent, because the faster you scan, the less contrast
you need to inject. Speed is also essential for lung scans, where
patients have to hold their breath. They will really appreciate
imaging that lasts only a few seconds.
Accurate visibility is crucial in interventional cardiology.
Increasingly complex procedures require precise information
about the stent to be implanted, as well as previously deployed
stents, the location of coronary lesions and cardiac anatomy.
With CLEARstent Live, enhanced imaging of the devices is now
displayed in real-time, while the doctor pushes a catheter through
the blood vessel.
IVUSmap combines the advantages of intravascular ultrasound
(IVUS) and angiography through co-registration. By linking the
two modalities, the application provides spatial localization for
IVUS images within the coronary tree and adds information about
vessel, lumen and wall structure to angiography.
Innovative applications for more precise and personalized
interventional imaging
New applications for Artis Q and Artis Q.zen support precise
guidance during radiology, cardiology and surgery interventions.
The new high-dynamic range detector with 16 bits provides four
times more dynamic range than before. This enables enhanced
image quality in advanced 3D imaging, for increased contrast
resolution and more homogenous image quality in 3D imaging.
syngo DynaPBV Body is a new 3D functional imaging protocol
providing additional physiological information about the patient’s
condition before and during interventional treatment. Blood
volume maps visualize the distribution of blood in lesions and
surrounding tissue. This insight into perfusion aids doctors in
characterizing lesions and determining endpoints of treatment
and mark a step further towards personalized treatment.
syngo DynaCT360
syngo Neuro PBV
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syngo.via*: The 3D routine and advanced reading solution
The syngo.via 3D routine and advanced reading solution helps to
accelerate workflows across all modalities and is suitable for both
day-to-day and more challenging cases.
Siemens Healthcare introduces the new version VA20, with the
range of new and improved functions, syngo.via is now easier to use.
Key features
• Region Growing function for interactive Segmentation allows users to better visualize anatomical structures in volume
datasets. This improved view supports both diagnosis and
surgery planning.
• Automatic Spine Labeling - for more precise diagnosis and
rapid orientation within the image data.
• syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion - visualizes blood perfusion in the
brain for the proper management of acute stroke.
• syngo.CT Bone Reading - allows fast and comprehensive bone
assessment while reading CT images. All ribs and the spine are
displayed spread out in one plane for efficient assessment of
the complete anatomy.
• syngo.MR Vascular Analysis - optimizes the angiography
workflow from scanning to evaluation. An innovative MRspecific vessel segmentation algorithm generates more
consistent, reproducible results.
• syngo.PET Amyloid Plaque - complements the qualitative
visual interpretation of PET amyloid scans with quantitative
information.
• syngo.Breast Care - this client-server application for leadingedge mammography and tomosynthesis reading. It allows to
tailor workflows to personal preferences, compare prior and
follow-up exams, define layouts, sizes and tools and include
images from other modalities such as Ultrasound and MR.
• syngo.via Dual Energy - Functional and quantitative evidence
adds deeper diagnostic confidence to your daily clinical
routine. syngo.via with CT Dual energy Direct Angio, Lung
Analysis, Calculi Characterization, Brain Hemorrhage, Heart
PBV, Virtual Unenhanced and Gout applications, CT scanner
obtains another level of diagnostics.
syngo.Breast Care
syngo.CT Neuro Perfusion
syngo.CT Bone Reading
syngo.MR Vascular Analysis
syngo.via element
Catering to your need with syngo.via Element, Siemens
offers 3D reading software for both routine and advanced
applications. This gives customers the flexibility they need –
whether they are based at a specialized practice or a major
research hospital.
syngo.via
Images, my way.
syngo.via Element, is an entry-level solution for 3D routine
and advanced reading and includes applications specifically
designed for reading CT studies, in neurology and oncology.
Diagnostic reading on the move
With syngo.via, you don’t just read images – you get the full picture
syngo.via WebViewer**, a new mobile application for iPAD.
Its advanced networking functionality makes workflows
more flexible by enabling physicians to view images on a
mobile device, easily sharing them with colleagues. syngo.via
WebViewer can be configured as an integrated solution with
syngo.via, offering scalability. The modular licensing models
are available and users can customize applications and layouts
as they see fit.
*syngo.via can be used as a standalone device or together with a variety of
syngo.via-based software options, which are medical devices in their own rights.
**Not for diagnostic use
syngo.via WebViewer
Compiled by Clinical Marketing Team, Healthcare Sector, Siemens Ltd., 130, P. B. Marg, Worli, Mumbai - 400 018.
Tel.: 91 22 3967 7000. Fax: 91 22 3967 7500. www.siemens.co.in/healthcare