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Operation Manual
Auto IMT (Optional)
This function allows you to take IMT measurement easily and quickly.
NOTE: Auto IMT is available only under the following conditions:
X
Probe: Linear Probe
X
Application: Vascular
X
Diagnosis Mode: 2D, C or PD Mode
Auto IMT Screen
Risk Color Bar
It is shown in colors based on the IMT thickness. If the thickness is <= 0.5 mm, the entire bar is shown in
green. If the thickness is >= 1.1 mm, the entire bar is shown in red. For a thickness between these values,
it is shown in the corresponding color.
Rular and Range Bar
Use the
Trackball
and
Set
button to specify the location and range at which IMT will be measured.
X Rular: The grid unit is 10 mm. This option is used when a vessel is lying laterally. At the measurement
location, press the
Set
button to take IMT measurement at 10 mm interval.
X Range Bar: This option is used when a vessel is not lying laterally, or the length of a specic segment
is measured. Press and hold the
Set
button at the start point, and then drag the
Trackball
to specify
the end point.
Intima and Adventitia Pair
X Between the Near and Far zones, the one with the higher QI is automatically selected as a measurement
value and it is represented by the color of the Risk Color Bar.
X A pair with lower QI is represented in dark sky blue.
X Press Change to move the Near and Far zones that are automatically selected with QI. The measurement
value and color presentation are also changed. However, if QI is 0, it will not be changed.
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