Abstract:
A medical system architecture with a communication network for data transmission for a better and more comprehensive diagnosis of patients is provided. The medical system architecture includes at least one first modality for acquiring in-vivo examination images, a processing apparatus assigned to the modality for processing the examination images, a transmission apparatus for transmitting the examination images, at least one second modality for acquiring in-vitro examination data, a processing facility assigned to the second modality for processing the examination data and a transmission apparatus for transmitting the examination data, and at least one storage apparatus for storing the examination images and the examination data.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an user interface comprising: a read only memory for an operating parameter of an X-ray system with each one section for contrast medium injection, for data acquisition, for reconstruction of data, for image storage and for displaying of an image; a write-read-memory for the operating parameter which has to be transferred to the corresponding section of the X-ray system; and a control unit for copying the operating parameter from the read only memory into the write-read-memory. The copied operating parameter is graphically supported within the write-read-memory alterable.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a diagnosis device which is proposed for combined or combinable radiographic and nuclear medical examinations comprising: an x-ray source, an examination room for accommodating a patient, a gamma radiation source arranged in the body of the patient, a detector system which has a detector surface for simultaneously measuring the x-ray and gamma radiation without changing the patient's position or which is designed to record a two-dimensional locally-resolved and object-imaging individual x-ray projection image. The diagnosis device is designed to carry out the radiographic examination by evaluating the measurement of the x-rays and to carry out a single photon emission examination as a nuclear medical examination by evaluating the gamma radiation.
Abstract:
To increase safety in the event of access to a total system 1, in particular a medical system, with a field of high magnetic field intensity 3.1, an optical signal is provided in the form of a luminescent display field 24 graphically reproducing the field of high magnetic field intensity 3.1; according to one embodiment of the invention a representation of the luminescent display field 24 is provided by means of photodiodes 31 arranged on the floor and reproducing the field line pattern and/or the different field intensities by means of corresponding different colors.
Abstract:
An ultrasound device is provided. The ultrasound device includes an ultrasound transducer to be moved along an object to be examined and a control device that communicates with the ultrasound device, controls the transmit and receive mode of the ultrasound transducer and processes the ultrasound signals received. The ultrasound transducer is arranged on a robotic arm that can be freely moved in space and controlled in terms of its movement.
Abstract:
In at least one embodiment, the present application is directed to a method. The method includes performing at least one of a vertebroplasty procedure, a kyphoplasty procedure, an electroencephalography (EEG) procedure and intraoperative electromyography (EMG) on a patient, and using an imaging system including at least an x-ray source and detector to image at least a portion of the patient during performance of at least a portion of the at least one of a vertebroplasty procedure, a kyphoplasty procedure, an electroencephalography (EEG) procedure and intraoperative electromyography (EMG), the imaging system being arranged on a robot including at least four, preferably six axes of rotation. In at least one embodiment, a method includes imaging, using an imaging system including at least an x-ray source and detector, at least a portion of a patient during at least a portion of at least one of a vertebroplasty procedure, a kyphoplasty procedure, an electroencephalography (EEG) procedure and intraoperative electromyography (EMG). The imaging system is arranged on a robot including at least four, preferably six axes of rotation. In at least one further embodiment of the present application, an x-ray system is disclosed. The x-ray system includes an imaging system including an x-ray source and an x-ray detector; a table; and at least two robots. The table is movable by the at least one robot and the at least one other robot includes at least four, preferably six axes of rotation and controls movement of the imaging system.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a medical installation comprising a device for generating x-ray images or computed tomography images or positron emission tomography images or single-photon emission computed tomography images and a device for generating endoscopic images. The device for generating x-ray images or computed tomography images or positron emission tomography images or single-photon emission computed tomography images and the device for generating endoscopic images are designed as an integrated unit.
Abstract:
A system for performing phlebographic examinations is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes a patient support apparatus, a medical imaging device, and a processor coupled with the medical imaging device. The patient support apparatus is operative to support a patient in a resting position. The medical imaging device is operative to acquire an image of a portion, such as the pulmonary arteries, of the patient during a phlebographic examination. The medical imaging device may acquire the image using a two-dimensional imaging technique, a three-dimensional imaging technique, or combinations thereof. The processor coupled with the medical imaging device is operative to receive the acquired image of the patient to generate a visualization of the image of the portion of the patient. A display device coupled with the processor displays the two-dimensional or three-dimensional visualization.
Abstract:
For training adjustment in sports, particularly running sports, an apparatus and appertaining method are provided with which a simple, non-invasive and automatic determination of the lactate balance point is possible. The apparatus comprises a motorized treadmill for which a running speed can be predetermined by a control unit, whereby the control unit is connected to a pulse measurement device to supply a measurement value of the heart rate of a test person, and whereby the control unit comprises a module to determine the lactate balance point, this module being fashioned to successively increase the running speed in the training course, to register the time curve of the heart rate, and to determine the lactate balance point of the test person via evaluation of the dependency of the heart rate on the running speed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a catheter for removing tissue from a hollow organ, comprising a lumen provided in the catheter shell for supplying to the nozzle-type opening a fluid used for removal of the tissue, via which the fluid is emitted into the area of tissue adjacent to the catheter tip via the opening provided, with an integrated image recording device being provided in the area of the catheter tip of which the recording area is directed onto the area of tissue adjacent to the outlet opening. Inventively a stent is provided in the area of the catheter tip, which can be expanded to set it via a balloon located underneath it inflatable via a further lumen.