Ultrasound Designed for Women's Imaging Applications

A new ultrasound system combines advanced imaging technology, including three-dimensional (3D) and 4D capabilities, in an easy-to-use and effective application for obstetrics, gynecology, and breast imaging.

In January 2009, at Arab Health 2009, held in Dubai, UAE, Philips Healthcare (Best, The Netherlands) launched the new HD9 ultrasound system, which focuses on helping clinicians provide high quality care for a full range of women's health needs.

The HD9 system provides a set of workflow features that help ensure imaging and processing are as efficient as possible, potentially saving time in busy clinics. The HD9 has also been constructed to withstand rigorous use and provide all the capabilities needed for day-to-day applications. It also includes features such as intuitive 3D and 4D imaging designed for those new to volume imaging as well as experienced users.

As well as women's health, the system is also able to accommodate for applications including general imaging, adult and pediatric cardiology, general pediatric, and urology. "Whether they are evaluating the fetal heart in real time or analyzing fetal biometry to assess growth and well-being, it's essential for the clinician to be able to view high quality, clear ultrasound images,” said Anne LeGrand, senior vice president, ultrasound, for Philips Healthcare. "With the HD9 we've designed a system that is particularly suited to the needs of the obstetrics and gynecology practice while also meeting the day-to-day needs of a busy ultrasound laboratory.”

The HD9 is part of Philips' HD family of cost-effective ultrasound systems that also includes the HD3, HD7, HD11 XE, and HD15, which was introduced in 2008. Philips HD systems can be configured for a full range of applications.

The HD9's wide array of features include: Philips Live iSlice, which enables clinicians to focus on specific areas of interest within a volume and find images with the best views and content, making for more confident diagnoses; spatiotemporal image correlation (STIC) to evaluate fetal heart anatomy and function by allowing clinicians to create a volume image that can be displayed and interrogated during playback; tissue-specific imaging technology that additionally allows the system to be optimized for a specific patient or examination type, to provide excellent imaging quality with little need for optimization; and tissue aberration correction, which offers speed of sound compensation for clear and accurate data even in difficult to image patients.

The HD9 will be available in many countries early in 2009, including in North America.

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