A new imaging application makes faster treatment of stroke patients possible following their initial diagnosis.
The syngo Neuro Parenchymal Blood Volume, Interventional Suite (PBV IR) from Siemens Healthcare is the first device to display cerebral blood flow during minimally invasive interventions in the brain.
Minimally invasive techniques for stroke treatment involve guiding a thin catheter through the cerebral arteries to remove the blood clot mechanically or with a drug. By displaying the current condition of the cerebral tissue directly in the angio suite, the syngo Neuro PBV IR assists in the accurate guidance of the catheter.
The new application can also be used for the biopsy and treatment of brain tumours.
The PBV data are generated by two C-arm rotations around the patient together with a steady-state contrast injection. The system’s processing algorithms generate a neurological PBV map, which is available in less than 40 seconds.
The new software is capable of providing blood volume data for the whole brain, unlike traditional CT acquisition, and allows the clinician to review the information from any orientation.
“Approximately 110,000 people suffer from stroke every year, making it the third biggest cause of death in the UK,” said Susie Guthrie, AX Product Manager at Siemens Healthcare. “Time is vital in stroke care and the earlier the condition is treated, the larger the chance that as little brain tissue as possible is destroyed. Our new application for stroke treatment assists in speeding up minimally invasive procedures to ensure that the patient receives the fastest and most effective treatment.”
The syngo Neuro PBV IR is available on Siemens’ Artis zee range of products for interventional radiology and cardiology.
syngo Neuro PBV IR image