{"id":318,"date":"2015-02-03T20:13:20","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T20:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/samsungnewsroom-staging.elasticbeanstalk.com\/us\/?p=318"},"modified":"2024-08-06T19:10:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T23:10:29","slug":"samsung-premium-ultrasound-system-enhances-fetal-heart-imaging-and-diagnosis-with-advanced-5d-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/samsung-premium-ultrasound-system-enhances-fetal-heart-imaging-and-diagnosis-with-advanced-5d-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"SAMSUNG Premium Ultrasound System Enhances Fetal Heart Imaging and Diagnosis with Advanced 5D Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">SAN DIEGO-<strong>Samsung Electronics America, Ltd<\/strong>., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, today introduced the Samsung WS80A with Elite performance package, its flagship ultrasound product for women\u2019s healthcare designed to streamline exam workflows and deliver exceptional image clarity. This high resolution premium system offers enhanced diagnostic capabilities and expanded 5D features \u2013 including a new 5D Heart application \u2013 building on Samsung\u2019s WS80A platform.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe launch of Samsung\u2019s flagship ultrasound product for the women\u2019s health market emphasizes Samsung is ready for the next big thing in ultrasound,\u201d said <strong>Doug Ryan, Group Vice President for Health and Medical Equipment at Samsung Electronics America.<\/strong> \u201cThe Samsung WS80A with Elite performance package incorporates Samsung&#8217;s latest innovations, including an expanded set of 5D workflow applications, to continue our promise of delivering fast, easy and accurate diagnosis for healthcare providers and their patients.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The screening and diagnosis of congenital heart disease \u2013 the leading organ-specific birth defect \u2013 remains an important challenge for sonographers and physicians.<sup>1<\/sup> The Samsung WS80A with Elite\u2019s 5D Heart tool generates nine standard fetal cardiac views simultaneously in a single template, offering an intuitive workflow that can simplify examination of the fetal heart and improve reproducibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUtilizing Fetal Intelligent Navigation Echocardiography (FINE), 5D Heart can help improve the performance of fetal echocardiography by shortening the examination time, providing the nine standard cardiac planes which are necessary to examine the fetal heart thoroughly,\u201d said <strong>Dr. Lami Yeo, Associate Professor and Director of Fetal Cardiology at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology<\/strong> of Wayne State University\u2019s School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan.<\/p>\n<h4>Expanded 5D Workflow<\/h4>\n<p>5D workflow refers to semi-automated identification of specific diagnostic image planes and measurements from a volume data set. Expanding on the 5D LB (fetal long-bone) and 5D NT (nuchal translucency) features previously introduced on the Samsung WS80A, the WS80A with Elite performance package integrates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"bwlistitemmargb\">5D Heart \u2013 An innovative application designed to simultaneously display nine standard fetal cardiac views by applying intelligent navigation technology to volume datasets of the fetal heart.<\/li>\n<li class=\"bwlistitemmargb\">5D CNS (Central Nervous System) \u2013 Displays six measurements (BPD, HC, OFD, Cerebellum, Posterior Fossa, Atria lateral ventricle) from three transverse views generated from a single volume of the fetal brain to enhance measurement reproducibility and streamline workflow.<\/li>\n<li class=\"bwlistitemmargb\">5D Follicle \u2013 Identifies and measures multiple ovarian follicles for rapid assessment of follicular size and status during gynecology examinations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Superb Image Quality<\/h4>\n<p>The Samsung WS80A with Elite performance package also features improved image quality through S-Vue Transducer technology offering broader bandwidth and higher sensitivity. The convex 3D S-Vue transducer offers higher performance, in a smaller, lighter and more comfortable design for imaging sonologists. Further supporting accurate diagnosis, the new system incorporates a 23-inch wide LED screen to provide vibrant color representation and enhanced viewing of ultrasound images.<\/p>\n<p>The Samsung WS80A with Elite performance package system has received 510(k) clearance and is now available in the market.<\/p>\n<p>The Samsung WS80A with Elite performance package is among a number of innovative medical imaging products Samsung will be showcasing at the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 35<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Meeting from February 4-6 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Booth # 306. To learn more about Samsung Electronics America\u2019s health and medical equipment portfolio, please visit\u00a0samsung.com\/ultrasound.<\/p>\n<h4>About Samsung Enterprise<\/h4>\n<p>As a global leader in enterprise mobility and information technology, Samsung provides a diverse portfolio of enterprise technologies including smartphones, wearables, tablets, digital displays, hospitality TVs, printers and medical diagnostic equipment. We are committed to putting the business customer at the core of everything we do by delivering comprehensive products, solutions and services across diverse industries including retail, healthcare, hospitality, education and government. Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) and the Enterprise Business Division is committed to helping customers realize the promise of a digital business. For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">samsung.com\/business<\/a>, call 1-866-SAM-4BIZ or follow Samsung Business via Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/samsungbizUSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">@SamsungBizUSA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.<\/h4>\n<p>Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies, redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems and semiconductors. We are also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Digital Health and Smart Home initiatives. We employ 307,000 people across 84 countries. To discover more, please visit our official website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samsung.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.samsung.com<\/a> and our official blog at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.global.samsungtomorrow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">global.samsungtomorrow.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SAN DIEGO-Samsung Electronics America, Ltd., a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, today introduced the Samsung WS80A with Elite performance package, its flagship ultrasound product for women\u2019s healthcare designed to streamline exam workflows and deliver exceptional image clarity. 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