WALLINGFORD, CT—June 1, 2009—Aloka Ultrasound will showcase the ProSound Alpha 7 diagnostic ultrasound system at American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Forum in Montreal, Quebec, June 4-6, 2009.
Participants in ACVIM Forum’s feline and canine ultrasound labs and canine cardiac lab will have the opportunity for hands-on scanning using the ProSound Alpha 7. The system will also be on display at Aloka booth 912 at ACVIM.
Alpha 7’s relevant clinical applications for veterinary internal medicine, radiology, and cardiology include:
• Imaging performance enhancements with Broadband Harmonics™, Extended Pure Harmonic Detection™, and high temporal resolution, which are especially useful when imaging larger animals.
• Trapezoidal Scanning for wider aperture for vascular imaging.
• High Definition Extended Field of View to create panoramic images of entire anatomical structures.
• Adaptive Image Processing to clearly display boundary outlines and differences in tissues by reducing speckle noise while maintaining frame rate.
Optimal cardiac imaging is a result of the Alpha 7’s comprehensive cardiac package with Strain and Strain Rate myocardial analysis, as well as the following features:
• Free Angular M-Mode (FAM) lets veterinarians attain an M-mode image without relying upon the patient’s position. FAM is useful in patients with vertical hearts and for asynchrony assessment. It allows for three separate cursor interrogations from each view scanned.
• Directional eFLOW displays high resolution blood flow with directional information. It is useful for depicting regurgitant and shunt lesions in the heart for more accurate quantification analysis.
• Tissue Doppler provides accurate diastolic function quantification.
• Contrast Harmonic Echo is compatible with ultrasound contrast agents of high, medium and low sound pressure.
Data management features include extensive data storage capabilities, such as USB and DVD storage for peer review, and image reconstruction. Veterinarians can create M-Mode images from B-Mode scans after an exam.
The ProSound Alpha 7 employs a full ergonomic design with height adjustable console and is the smallest, lightest system in its class. Environmentally friendly, the ProSound Alpha 7 consumes 40% less electricity than previous models.
For more information or a demonstration of the ProSound Alpha 7, contact Sheri Dudra at 888-462-5652 or
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About Aloka
Aloka Company, Ltd. (TSE: 7704), the oldest continuously operating ultrasound company in the world, has served the international medical community for more than 50 years. Aloka introduced the world to color Doppler technology in 1983. Today, this technique is an indispensable diagnostic tool for ultrasound examinations in a wide variety of clinical applications. Aloka has installed more than 200,000 ultrasound systems with revenues of approximately US$415 million. www.alokavet.com
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