From ESAOTE S.p.A.;
'The MyLab™30CV ultrasound system is an evolutionary step in ultrasound technology. Weighing less than 20 pounds, it is the first compact ultrasound system to deliver premium console performance. And with mobile, portable or stationary configurations, MyLab30CV can adapt to any clinical environment.'

From Siemens Medical Systems;
'The SONOLINE G20™ ultrasound system quickly distances itself from the competition with next-generation all-digital system architecture that utilizes Siemens technology migration. Individual imaging parameters have been optimized for a wide variety of clinical applications and patient types. So you can realize a higher degree of diagnostic confidence. Without doubt.'

From Siemens Medical Systems;
'The SONOLINE Omnia™ ultrasound system offers mobility, high performance, and ease of use. This digital imaging system delivers excellent 2D, color flow, and Doppler image quality for a variety of general imaging exam types. In addition, the SONOLINE Omnia with cardiac option includes special features that enable use for adult cardiac imaging.'

Ultrasound elastography is a specialized imaging technique that provides information about tissue elasticity or stiffness. It is used to assess the mechanical properties of tissues, helping to differentiate between normal and abnormal tissue conditions.
The basic principle behind ultrasound elastography involves the application of mechanical stress to the tissue and measuring its resulting deformation. This is typically achieved by using either external compression or shear waves generated by the ultrasound transducer.
There are two main types of ultrasound elastography:
Both strain elastography and shear wave elastography offer valuable insights into tissue characteristics and can assist in the diagnosis and characterization of various conditions. In clinical practice, ultrasound elastography is particularly useful for evaluating liver fibrosis, breast lesions, thyroid nodules, prostate abnormalities, and musculoskeletal conditions. By providing additional information about tissue stiffness, ultrasound elastography enhances the diagnostic capabilities of traditional ultrasound imaging. It allows for non-invasive assessment, improves the accuracy of tissue characterization, and aids in treatment planning and monitoring of various medical conditions.
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Ultrasound machines, widely used in medical imaging, are essential tools in the field of diagnostic ultrasound. These devices utilize high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images of internal body structures. Ultrasound machines consist of several key components that work together to generate diagnostic images. These include:
B-mode machines represent the vast majority of machines used in echocardiology, obstetrical scans, abdominal scans, gynecological scans, etc. B-mode ultrasound machines usually produce the sector (or pie segment-shaped) scans. These ultrasound scans require either a mechanical scanner transducer (the transducer moves to produce the sector scan), or a linear array transducer operated as a phased array.


Ultrasound machines come in different types, each catering to specific clinical needs. The two primary types are stationary and portable ultrasound machines:


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