European debut of the new system Acuson S2000 from Siemens

Siemens Healthcare is showing its Acuson S2000, the first ultrasound system of the new product series S, at the ECR (European Congress of Radiology) 2008 in Vienna. This system platform includes integration of the newest technologies to optimize workflows and once again considerably simplify the physician's work. Thus the Acuson S2000 has been equipped with comprehensive software applications such as a new software for breast imaging. The system is also well equipped for future technologies: It enables the implementation of innovative ARFI (Acoustic Radiation Forced Impulse) imaging and is prepared for integration of new silicon ultrasound technology, which is almost ready for the market. The Acuson S2000 is suitable for internal medicine radiology imaging including vascular diagnosis and echocardiography as well as gynecology and obstetrics.

One of the most innovative ultrasound applications of the new system is the so-called ARFI ultrasound. It compresses the tissue using acoustic energy and thus allows for qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the stiffness of deep tissue. Current research work indicates that this type of evaluation can be helpful in differentiating abnormalities such as liver tumors or quantifying the advancement of fibrosis (development of excess connective tissue).

source: Siemens Healthcare