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Mindray North America
TE7 Ultrasound System Crystal Series
mindraynorthamerica.com
To look closely at the heart without opening the chest, we've tradition-
ally used transesophageal echocardiography, which requires placing a
probe down the patient's esophagus. This product is transthoracic, so
it's non-invasive. You can use ultrasound to see really good images
without sticking a probe down somebody's throat, which creates
potential complications. If I can see from the outside what I could only
see from the inside before, it really helps, and these images are impres-
sive. This technology automatically detects needle angle and improves
visibility on both linear and convex transducers during interventional
procedures. You also have navigation technology to visualize the nee-
dle's tip and trajectory. All in all, it's safer and it appears effective.
