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Vscan Air SL with dual-probe technology sets a new standard in portable cardiac ultrasound: The sector array is ideal for focused cardiac exams and the linear array for vascular assessments. No need to go looking for your ultrasound — it’s right in your pocket.
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Clinical perspectives

Benefits of using Vscan Air SL in Cardiovascular workflow

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We are already preventing a significant proportion of emergency admissions, which reduces the pressure on our local hospitals.

Dr. Nabila Laskar
Senior Cardiology Registrar & Research Fellow
BART’s Heart Center
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Dr altersberger
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It should be used as early as possible to detect severe pathology. We want to find patients with relevant pathology, young or elderly, where we can make a difference and have an impact with early diagnosing and then with early treatment.

Dr. Martin Altersberger
Cardiologist
Steyr, Austria
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We have small devices that can connect with any type of mobile phone and provide us lot of information in different clinical scenarios

Dr. Nuno Cardim
Cardiologists and Coordinator of the Cardiology Service at CUF Descobertas Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Dr lloyd
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I see a really exciting future and as yet unlocked future for handheld ultrasound and near patient diagnostics.

Dr. Guy Lloyd
Hospital Lead for Echocardiography
Bart’s Heart Centre
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I can walk to the bed side, I can do a handheld scan, I can make 90% of the diagnosis that I need there and then I’m able to treat the patient.

Dr. Guy Lloyd
Hospital Lead for Echocardiography
Bart’s Heart Centre
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Vscan Air
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Vscan Air

Wireless handheld ultrasound for cardiology
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Vscan Air CL
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Vscan Air CL

The power of a high-performance ultrasound machine in your hands
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Vscan Air SL
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Vscan Air SL

Sector phased array and linear array dual probe handheld ultrasound
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Vscan Air CL
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Vscan Air CL

The power of a high-performance ultrasound machine in your hands
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Vscan Air SL
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Vscan Air SL

Sector phased array and linear array dual probe handheld ultrasound
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Overview

Education

Explore useful guides, peer-reviewed publications and downloads for your Vscan Air
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Ultrasound exams

Vscan Air SL – optimized for focused cardiac and vascular assessments

Expedite care when time counts
  • Dilation
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy
  • LV and RV size and function
  • Pericardial fluid
  • Pulmonary congestion
  • Systolic and diastolic function
  • Ultrasound-guided arterial catheterization
  • Valve function
  • Valve regurgitations/stenosis
  • Volume size and responsiveness/IVC size respiratory variation
  • Volume status and fluid responsiveness
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Accelerate treatment decisions and perform simple procedures in cardiac assessments

The compact cardiac imaging device allows physicians to visit more patients in a shorter period of time and requires fewer medical providers to make informed decisions about their conditions.1
Vscan Air SL cardiology features

What makes Vscan Air SL a reliable cardiac ultrasound scanner

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Conduct focused exams with a lightweight, comfortable probe

Patient diagnosis and management were altered in nearly 50% of cases where cardiology fellows and cardiologists suspected acute cardiac dysfunction.1
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Save time through simple operation

Fast exams performed by experts at the bedside offering a reliable assessment of cardiac anatomy & function.2
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Lower costs and reduce unnecessary exams

61% of patients who would ordinarily have been referred for a full echo exam following physical exam, were sent home instead because of what Vscan exams revealed.3
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Store, share and collaborate on images

Vscan Air offers a flexible wireless workflow, making it easy to send images and data wherever you need them to be stored or shared.
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Vscan Air + Digital Tools4 for individual clinicians can help improve workflow with secure collaboration, image and device management solutions. Digital Tools takes your handheld ultrasound experience one step further — by connecting you to a suite of user-centric digital tools through an optional Vscan Air subscription.
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Clinical resources for cardiology

Peer-reviewed articles

Explore publications for cardiologists and medical professionals on various topics related to handheld ultrasound.
Khandwalla & Kedan
Usefulness of Serial Measurements of Inferior Vena Cava Diameter by Vscan™ to Identify Patients With Heart Failure at High Risk of Hospitalization
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, California
Di Bello & Carerj
Incremental Value of Pocket-Sized Echocardiography in Addition to Physical Examination during Inpatient Cardiology Evaluation: A Multicenter Italian Study (SIEC)
University Cardio-angiology Departmental Section, Cisanello Hospital, AOUP, Pisa, Italy
Nakanishi & Shimada
Detection of Deep Venous Thrombosis Using a Pocket-Size Ultrasound Examination Device
JACC Cardiovasc Imaging
Kini & Kirkpatrick
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in Place of Repeat Echocardiography: Reliability and Cost Implications
Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Kobal & Siegel
Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Examination on Triage of Patients with Suspected Cardiac Disease
Division of Cardiology, Soroka University Medical Center and Joyce and Irving Goldman Medical School, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
Khan & Topol
Can hospital rounds with pocket ultrasound by cardiologists reduce standard echocardiography?
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Scripps Clinic, Scripps Health, La Jolla, Calif
Dalen & Graven
Feasibility and reliability of pocket-size ultrasound examinations of the pleural cavities and vena cava inferior performed by nurses in an outpatient heart failure clinic
Department of Medicine, Levanger Hospital, Trondheim, Norway
Gustavsson & Johansson
Pocket-sized ultrasound examination of fluid imbalance in patients with heart failure: a pilot and feasibility study of heart failure nurses without prior experience of ultrasonography
Department of Cardiology and Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
Gustafsson & Johansson
Imaging Congestion With a Pocket Ultrasound Device: Prognostic Implications in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
Department of Cardiology and Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
Graven & Dalen
Focused ultrasound of the pleural cavities and the pericardium by nurses after cardiac surgery
Department of Medicine, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Health Trust, Levanger, Norway
Testuz & Burri
Diagnostic accuracy of pocket-size handheld echocardiographs used by cardiologists in the acute care setting
Cardiology Service, University Hospital, Geneva, Switzerland
Kitada & Yoshikawa
Diagnostic accuracy and cost-effectiveness of a pocket-sized transthoracic echocardiographic imaging device
Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology (Kitada), Osaka City University School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan.
Gianstefani & Monaghan
Pocket-size imaging device: effectiveness for ward-based transthoracic studies
King's College Hospital, London, UK
Liebo & Topol
Is Pocket Mobile Echocardiography the Next-Generation Stethoscope?
Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California, USA
Andersen & Dalen
Feasibility and reliability of point-of-care pocket-sized echocardiography
Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Health Trust, Levanger, Norway
Frederiksen & Sloth
New pocket echocardiography device is interchangeable with high-end portable system when performed by experienced examiners
Acta Anaesthesiol Scand
Cardim & Zamorano
Usefulness of a new miniaturized echocardiographic system in outpatient cardiology consultations as an extension of physical examination
Hospital da Luz, Cardiology Department, Lisbon, Portugal
Aldaas & DeMaria
Accuracy of left ventricular ejection fraction determined by automated analysis of handheld echocardiograms: A comparison of experienced and novice examiners
Division of Cardiology at the University of California San Diego Health System, San Diego, California
Khandwalla & Kedan
Usefulness of Serial Measurements of Inferior Vena Cava Diameter by VscanTM to Identify Patients With Heart Failure at High Risk of Hospitalization
Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, California, USA
Graven & Dalen
Focused ultrasound of the pleural cavities and the pericardium by nurses after cardiac surgery
Department of Medicine, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Health Trust, Levanger, Norway
Prinz & Faber
The importance of training in echocardiography: a validation study using pocket echocardiography
Department of Cardiology, Heart and Diabetes Centre North Rhine, Westphalia University Hospital of Bochum, Ruhr- University Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
Prinz & Voigt
Diagnostic accuracy of a hand-held ultrasound scanner in routine patients referred for echocardiography
Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Catholic University Leuven, Leuven, Belgium Department of Cardiology, Heart- Centre North Rhine, Westphalia, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany
Choi & Lewis
Interpretation of remotely downloaded pocket-size cardiac ultrasound images on a web-enabled smartphone: validation against workstation evaluation
The George Washington University, Washington, USA
Liebo & Topol
Is pocket mobile echocardiography the next-generation stethoscope? A cross-sectional comparison of rapidly acquired images with standard transthoracic echocardiography
Scripps Clinic, Scripps Translational Science Institute and West Wireless Health Institute, La Jolla, California, USA
FAQs

Vscan Air SL handheld ultrasound in cardiology

What are the benefits of using Vscan Air SL handheld ultrasound in cardiology?

Vscan Air SL allows you to make rapid cardiac and vascular assessments at the point of care. It can uniquely deliver an 'always with me solution' in an ultraportable dual-probe with exceptional image quality which can result in a reduced number of differential diagnoses, decreased time to diagnose and treat. Vscan Air SL dual-probe offers deep and shallow scanning in a single device with a sector transducer on one end and linear on the other.

What are the most common type of cardiology evaluations that can be performed with Vscan Air SL?

Vscan Air SL allows cardiac and hemodynamic assessment for adult and pediatric patients (pediatric population for cardiac application defined as minimum body weight 40 Kg and above).

Most common evaluations include:
  • Pericardial fluid
  • LV and RV size and function
  • Systolic and diastolic function
  • Valvular regurgitations/stenosis
  • Volume status and responsiveness
  • IVC size
  • Respiratory variation
For a complete list of evaluations, check Vscan Air™ CL and SL Indications reference guide

What modes are available on Vscan Air handheld ultrasound?

B-mode:
Black/white imaging - black-and-white mode for displaying anatomy in two dimensions in real time

Color Doppler:
Color flow - color-coded overlay for real-time blood flow imaging

PW:
Pulsed wave spectral Doppler - displays speed and direction of blood flow allowing velocity measurements

M-Mode:
Motion mode - displays tissue motion over time (along one direction as indicated by M-mode cursor)

How long can I scan with Vscan Air?

Vscan Air supports 50 mins continuous scan time (with new and fully charged battery, using 80% grey scale and 20% color imaging). Recharge battery from 10% to 90% capacity in 75 minutes.

How do I connect my Vscan Air device securely?

Flexible wireless experience includes wireless device connectivity and data sharing to your DICOM® Network server or shared folders. Seamlessly send your image queue during the exam or once connected to your network.
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Can I share images from my Vscan Air with colleagues?

Yes! Our world-class cyber security includes auto-delete of images after export, to protect patient information and two-point encryption to keep your data secure. Easily share anonymous exam images or loops to other apps, including your social feed, with just a few taps in the Vscan Air app.

Is Vscan Air durable?

Yes. Vscan Air is designed to be waterproof, military standard drop-tested, flight-ready, ambulance capable and backed by a three-year warranty. We also back you with local reliable service and support, education tools and on-line resources.

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1 Kobal & Siegel, Division of Cardiology, Soroka University Medical Center and Joyce and Irving Goldman Medical School, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA. Impact of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Examination on Triage of Patients with Suspected Cardiac Disease. The American Journal of Cardiology, 2016. PubMed ID (PMID) 27634025
2 Andersen & Dalen, Levanger Hospital, Nord-Trøndelag Health Trust, Levanger, Norway; Feasibility and Reliability of Point-of-Care Pocket-Sized Echocardiography; European Journal of Echocardiography, 2011. PubMed ID (PMID) 21810825.
3 Zamorano & Cardim 2011 – Vscan demonstrates its utility in augmenting cardiac auscultation, impacting course of treatment.
DOC1015625 10/2011 ULTP-0513-08.11-EN-US
4 Digital Tools might not be available in your country, depending on regulation and approval processes.