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The 9VT-D adult probe offers optimal imaging quality and expands 4D TEE access to more patients.
At a glance
4D TEE for more patients
30% smaller tip size and 57% smaller volume than 6VT-D enables 4D TEE for challenging cases
Diagnostic confidence
4D imaging offers more realistic visualization than 2D for greater diagnostic assurance
Interventional procedures
Help reduce the need for general anaesthesia in adult interventional procedures
Patient safety
May reduce risk for complications and discomfort associated with larger probes⁷
Clear, confident cardiac imaging
Mini 4D TEE probe
4D imaging offers depth and clarity. Achieve clearer and more confident cardiac imaging during interventional procedures.
Vivid 9VT-D Mini TEE Probe Overview
9VT - Mitral Valve 4D
9VT-D - Mitral Valve Dual Crop with HD Color
LAAC case post deployment
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“The initial experience with the new mini 4D TEE probe showed good tolerance (despite minimal sedation and the supine position of the patient) with excellent imaging quality of the LAA that allowed an effective and safe LAAO guidance.”1
Laura Sanchis, M.D., PhD, Hospital Clinic at the University of Barcelona
“An important challenge is the need for anaesthesia. It may increase the risk and the complexity of the intervention, so we are going towards less invasive procedures with the same safety. Without general anaesthesia and without the need of a conventional probe, it makes everything go faster and quicker.”2
Dr. Marta Sitges, Director of the Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clinic at the University of Barcelona
“I believe the miniaturized probe will enable performing most TEE guided structural procedures under moderate sedation. This will improve patient care, increase structural lab and hospital throughput, and reduce complications associated with mechanical ventilation.”3
Srikanth Vallurupalli, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and a staff cardiologist at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System(CAVHS).
“Imaging with the 9VT-D mini 4D TEE probe was instrumental to minimize interference of the TEE probe with the surgical field, facilitate surgical access, equipment manipulation and direct visualization of the valve deployment in real time.”4
Javier Gomez Valencia, M.D., Director of Structural Cardiac Imaging and Cardio-Oncology services for Cook County Health
“Without the mini 4D TEE probe, I don’t think our patient would have been able to get this procedure.”5
Jyothy Puthumana, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, College of Medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and a staff cardiologist at the Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System(CAVHS)
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Two years of proven outcomes
Small solution. Big impact. Advances in miniaturization have enabled the development of the mini 4D TEE (9VT-D), ensuring no compromise on image quality, while potentially improving workflow and setting a new industry standard.
Reduce size, not quality
A compact probe offering uncompromising image clarity
Our 9VT-D 4D TEE mini probe’s compact size and excellent imaging capabilities help overcome many of the barriers that have prevented patients from accessing 4D TEE to offer more confident and accessible cardiac care. Enjoy superb and in-depth imaging of heart anatomy, size, and structure with Color and Doppler modes and an array of cardiac applications enabling scan depths down to 18 centimeters.
Helps minimize complications
Helps increase patient comfort while decreasing patient complications
May limit the risk of esophageal pain, discomfort, and injury for patients who are less tolerant of TEE. The 9VT-D probe is designed for patients with conditions that may have prevented them from accessing 4D TEE because of the larger probe size, which may be more invasive.
Simplify LAA procedures
Smaller probe helps reduce the need for general anaesthesia
4D ultrasound visualization is critical for pre-surgical planning and procedural guidance. It also helps with functional assessment of the heart, but it usually requires general anaesthesia, which can add risks and discomfort for patients. 9VTD’s compact design helps bypass the need for heavy sedation, helping reduce patient risk and postoperative discomfort.6 Lessening the general anaesthesia can also help shorten procedure and recovery times and scheduling delays while requiring less time and staff. Patients are able to be discharged on the same day, which increases throughput.6
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Disclaimers
* 9VT-D is exclusively available on Vivid E95 and Vivid E90 with the Ultra Edition release since August 2022.
References
- Dr. Laura Sanchis is a paid consultant for GE HealthCare and was compensated for participation in the Vivid Magazine article. The statements by Dr. Laura Sanchis described here are based on her own opinions and on results that were achieved in her unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
- Dr. Marta Sitges is a paid consultant for GE HealthCare and was compensated for participation in the Vivid Magazine article. The statements by Dr. Marta Sitges described here are based on her own opinions and on results that were achieved in her unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
- The statements by Dr. Srikanth Vallurupalli described here are based on his own opinions and on results that were achieved in his unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e., hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
- Dr. Javier Gomez Valencia is a paid consultant for GE HealthCare and was compensated for participation in the Vivid Magazine article. The statements by Dr. Javier Gomez Valencia described here are based on his own opinions and on results that were achieved in his unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
- Dr. Jyothy Puthumana is a paid consultant for GE HealthCare and was compensated for participation in the Vivid Magazine article. The statements by Dr. Jyothy Puthumana described here are based on his own opinions and on results that were achieved in his unique setting. Since there is no “typical” hospital/clinical setting and many variables exist, i.e. hospital size, case mix, staff expertise, etc. there can be no guarantee that others will achieve the same results.
- First experience of left atrial appendage occlusion using a 3D mini transoesophageal echocardiographic probe with conscious sedation. Dr Laura Sanchis et al. EuroIntervention. 2023 Apr 24;18(17):1460-1461. doi: 10.4244/EIJ-D-22-00921 https://eurointervention.pcronline.com/article/first-experience-of-left-atrial-appendage-occlusion-using-a-3d-mini-transoesophageal-echocardiographic-probe-with-conscious-sedation.
- Initial Experience with the 4D Mini-TEE Probe in the Adult Population. Konstantinos Papadopoulos et al. J Clin Med 2024 Oct 28;13(21):6450. doi: 10.3390/jcm13216450. https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/21/6450
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