LAVA


LAVA acquires three phases of whole-organ coverage with high resolution in a short breath-hold, while LAVA-XV provides whole abdomen coverage with superior fat suppression and resolution.       Related Links
1 in 10 abdominal MR exams is rendered inconclusive from motion artifacts or inadequate resolution. LAVA enables imaging the liver of a patient who has trouble holding his or her breath. This application has changed the way abdominal MR imaging is performed. GE has created alternative scanning techniques and strategies that can minimize artifacts in the most challenging studies.

With LAVA and LAVA-XV You Can:

  • Produce excellent abdominal image quality on patients who have difficulty holding their breath
  • Scan the entire liver of a large patient in a single breath-hold
  • Achieve 25% more resolution with 25% more coverage at a speed unmatched by standard MR.
  • Perform procedures that can have a positive economic impact on your practice


1.5 mm resolution
23 sec breath-hold
1.2 mm resolution
17 sec breath-hold
LAVA
LAVA
Standard MR
HD MR

1.5 mm resolution
23 sec breath-hold
1.2 mm resolution
17 sec breath-hold
LAVA
LAVA
Standard MR
HD MR
HD provides 25% more resolution, speed & coverage