GE Healthcare Thoracic VCAR - Manual

Comprehensive evaluation of
CT lung images.
GE Healthcare
Overview
Thoracic VCAR gives you the ability to
make quantitative measurements of
the lungs to aid in the diagnosis of lung
disease. The application blends
automated lung and airway
segmentation with basic review and
advanced lung tissue analysis. Using
Thoracic VCAR you can generate a
clear, concise report that
communicates vital medical
information to referring physicians and
patients.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), which encompasses
chronic bronchitis and emphysema, impedes normal breathing.
Chronic bronchitis inflames and scars the bronchial tubes and, over
time, can thicken the airway wall and restrict normal airflow.
Emphysema destroys lung tissue, particularly the alveoli, impeding
the normal exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood.
Making quantitative measurements of COPD’s extent can help
referring physicians and patients develop better regimens for
managing this condition.
 Visually indicates location of
condition for specific discussion
of diagnosis and prognosis.
 One-click basic 2D review of
wall thickness. Shows inner and
outer contours.
 Automated segmentation of
lungs and airways.
 One-touch 3D airway tracking.
 Automated measurements of
wall thickness for intuitive
airway analysis.
 Lobe segmentation and
visualization.
 Application-specific tools that
facilitate analysis of the
anatomy and potential
diseases.
 Fast, interactive electronic
patient reporting.
Thoracic VCAR
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