Structural heart disease procedures will increase almost three-fold by 2030
The future of structural heart procedures is complex. Your imaging shouldn’t be.
The next generation of structural heart procedures will require mastery over technique and technology to ensure we maintain amazing outcomes for patients.
More complex procedures require more advanced imaging. The ACUSON AcuNav 4D Volume ICE catheter delivers the excellence and efficiency you require, now and into the future.
Visionary leadership
Integral to excellence
As the inventors of the intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheter, we keep moving the bar and pushing forward. Why? Because you need optimal imaging tools to provide the best outcomes for your patients.
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First in 2D ICE
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First in 3D ICE
2012
First in 4D Volume ICE
Smart Simulator
Exceptional education
Integral to excellence
Put the benefits of 4D Volume ICE to work for you and your patients.
Smart Simulator
Your simulated hands-on experience to practice manipulation of the catheter
Expert Guidance
Dedicated time with an experienced physician for 4D ICE education
AcuNav Academy
Engage in personalized competency-based online education
Master Class
Connect with leading industry clinicians in a physician-led class
Advanced accuracy
Integral to excellence
With over 2 million patients impacted, Siemens Healthineers is the ICE market leader.
Clinical Images
Advanced procedures require advanced imaging.
"4D ICE imaging enables visualization of the forgotten valves, guidance of novel structural heart disease interventions, and treatment of the formerly ‘untreatable’ patients.” 9
Working together
Integral to excellence
Next-level innovation happens when leaders come together. As industry leaders, it is our responsibility to partner with independent experts in the advancement of 4D ICE for patients and the industry.
Six 4D ICE benefits
As presented at ACC 2023 by the Global 4D ICE Imaging Consortium:
- Supports the unique challenges and needs of the aging population9
- Expands innovative SHD therapy options9
- Increases treatable patient profile via conscious sedation9
- Overcomes limitations of TEE imaging9
- Provides unique viewing angles and acoustic windows9
- Improves cost efficiency by avoiding intubation, reducing anesthesiology and nursing staff, and reducing procedure and operating time9
ACUSON SC2000 PRIME ultrasound system
- Utilize the most complete suite of 2D and 4D AI-powered applications on the market
- Gain precision and speed with advanced imaging and measurement tools
- Stay current with continuous improvement for hardware and software, and new remote service support
Providing more procedural command with greater visualization of the heart, for greater accuracy⁶ and efficiency.⁷
Review recent articles that have been published about the ACUSON AcuNav 4D Volume ICE catheter to learn more about its benefits during various structural heart disease procedures.
Articles and Case Studies
Read the most up-to-date articles on the procedures that 4D Volume Intracardiac Echocardiography is making a difference in.
Testimonials from Physicians who use the ACUSON AcuNav 4D Volume ICE Catheter
Dr. Carlos Sanchez
“The 4D Volume ICE … allows clear, real-time 3D/4D visualization and placement of left atrial appendage occlusion devices. The Multiplanar Reconstruction functionality allows me to reliably assess the PASS criteria necessary to safely implant the WATCHMAN device.”
Dr. Carlos Sanchez
Interventional Cardiologist
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus, Ohio