How to Use InSpace Advanced Vessel Analysis (AVA)

How to Use InSpace Advanced Vessel Analysis (AVA) Computed Tomography The syngo InSpace Advanced Vessel Analysis (AVA) software option allows for comprehensive evaluation, measurement and results reporting of vascular structures in CT. 1. Load a thin-slice dataset from the Patient Browser into InSpace. Click the Vessel Analysis icon on the Tools palette to begin AVA. Clip Tools Measure Vessel Analysis Simu 2. In Step 1, use the Trace icon to identify proximal and distal endpoints in the desired vessel. Icons are available to extend, edit and insert additional points on the vessel path. Vessel Tracing Trace Insert Extend Edit Flip 3. In Step 2 you can create linear (cross-sectional) or curved (length along the centerline) distance measurements. You can also measure the effective diameter of the lumen, the lumen-to-vessel ratio, and quantify stenoses using the available icons. All findings are compiled in a list. Create Measurement Linear Curved Lumen L2V Stenosis Text 4. In Step 3 you can create a report of your findings as an .rtf file or as a DICOM secondary capture. Step 3: Report Summary Capture Images SIEMENS siemens.com/healthineers Healthineers Job Aid | How to Use InSpace Advanced Vessel Analysis (AVA) Effective Date: 8/16/2016 | Quality 502 Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only! For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively "Operator Manual") issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively "Functionality") may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Copyright @ Siemens Healthcare GmbH ...... ........... Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Siemens Healthcare GmbH Henkestr. 127 91052 Erlangen, Germany Telephone: +49 9131 84-0 siemens.com/healthineers Siemens Healthineers Services Page 2 of 2