The SmartPrep2000 Option is designed to optimize Contrast Enhanced MR (CE-MRA) Angiography Exams by Synchronizing Bolus Arrival and Image Acquisition. Automated Table Stepping is also supported for Peripheral Vascular Imaging.

SmartPrep2000:  SmartPrep2000 Upg:

• Exclusive Elliptic Centric View Ordering* optimizes data collection to maximize Vessel Contrast during the Arterial Phase and reduces signal from unwanted Venous return
  * Elliptic Centric View Ordering is Standard w/8.3 LX Software

• Advanced Image Processing that includes the ability to Subtract Pre-contrast or Post-Contrast scans to enhance Vessel conspicuity

Contrast Enhanced 3D MRA Applications:

• Pulmonary Arteries
• Renal Arteries
• Aorta and Great Vessels
• Abdominal Arteries
• Illiac Arteries
• Peripheral Vascular Runoffs
  

• Scan is automatically started with the arrival of the Contrast Bolus Arrival in the anatomy of Interest

• Eliminates the Need for Time Consuming Test Bolus Injections

• Automated Table Stepping and Coils Switching for Peripheral Vascular Exams

  • Reduced Technologist Workload through Automation
  • Faster Station to Station Transitions (5-7 seconds)
  • Single Dose Contrast Injections
  • Compatible with USA Instruments Phased Array Peripheral Vascular Coil

• Elliptic Centric View Ordering Reduces scan sensitivity to unwanted Venous enhancement

  • Contrast Information concentrated in to first 10% of Scan for Increased Arterial Weighting
  • Receiver BW can be narrowed for Increased SNR
  • Higher Resolution Exams can be Acquired
  • Potential for Reduced Contrast Dose

• Image Subtraction Eliminates signal from Background tissue or Venous Return

• Oblique 3D Scan Prescription supported to match Scan Geometry to Patient Anatomy

Prerequisites:

• Signa LX 8.3 Software
• 256 MB Bam Memory Minimum (512 recommended)
• Reflex 50 Array or Faster Array Processor recommended but not required
• Compatible Peripheral Vascular Array Recommended but not required