GE HealthCare has announced the launch of Caption AI artificial intelligence (AI)-driven software for Vscan Air SL, its dual-headed, handheld, wireless, point-of-care ultrasound imaging system.
With the addition of Caption AI, clinicians using Vscan Air SL handheld ultrasound will have access to real-time, step-by-step guidance to capture diagnostic-quality images and automated ejection fraction estimation to help inform clinical decisions across cardiac settings, GE Healthcare said in a press release. The new functionality will debut at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2024 scientific session & expo (6–8 April, Atlanta, USA).
“With the increase of cardiovascular disease and shortage of sonographers around the globe, innovations like the Vscan Air SL with Caption AI are hugely transformative in cardiac care, supporting rapid and confident assessments at the point of care,” said cardiologist Jordan B Strom (Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, USA). “AI guidance has enormous potential in ultrasound due to its ability to guide experts and relatively new users in retrieving diagnostic-quality information to make timely and accurate decisions and get patients on the right path sooner.”
Caption AI provides real-time visual guidance to prompt users on probe movements and includes a quality metre to ensure the user obtains the best possible images. Once an image is captured, the AutoEF feature automatically calculates a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). In addition, users can scan with AutoCapture and Save Best Clip features to capture the best quality image from each view.
“The integration of Caption AI with the Vscan Air SL handheld ultrasound opens an entirely new chapter for cardiac screening. This technology empowers users with guidance and tools for high quality ultrasound scans and supports earlier detection of cardiac disease,” said Roland Rott, president and CEO, Ultrasound, GE HealthCare. “The strategic acquisition of Caption Health in 2023 continues to expand the capabilities of our products and solidifies our leadership in ultrasound and the emerging artificial intelligence landscape.”
