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6 Image Acquisition

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6.6 Anatomical M Mode

For an image in the traditional M mode, the M-mark line goes along the beams transmitted from the

probe. Thus it is difficult to obtain a good plane for difficult-to-image patients who cannot be

moved easily. However, in the Anatomical M mode, you can manipulate the M-mark line and move

it to any position at desired angles. The system supports anatomical M scanning (including Free

Xros M mode and Free Xros CM mode) in 2D imaging modes (B, Color, Power and TVI mode).

CAUTION

Anatomical M Mode and Color Anatomical M mode images are provided for

reference only, not for confirming diagnoses. Compare the image with those of

other machines, or make diagnoses using non-ultrasound methods.

TIP:

Free Xros M imaging and Free Xros CM imaging are options.

6.6.1 Linear Anatomical M (Free Xros M)

Free Xros M imaging is supported on frozen B image, B+M image and B+Power/Color/TVI image.

Perform the following procedure:

1. Adjust the probe and image to obtain the desired plane in real-time B mode or M mode.

Or select the B mode cine file to be observed.

2. Tap [Free Xros M] on the touch screen to enter Free Xros M mode or press the user-defined

key to enter Free Xros M mode.

There are 3 M-mark lines available, each with a symbol of “A”, “B” or “C” at one end as

identification.

3. Adjust the sampling line (single line or couple of lines) to obtain optimized images and

necessary information.

– Tap [Show A], [Show B] or [Show C] on the touch screen to adjust the sampling line. The

corresponding sampling line and the Free Xros M image appear on the screen. Then,

activate the sampling line.

– Tap [Display Cur.] or [Display All] on the touch screen to select whether to display the

image of the current M-mark line or all.

You can choose to display the sampling line on the current image or all.

– Press <Set> to switch among the sampling lines and press <Cursor> to show the cursor.

4. Adjust the image parameters to obtain optimized images.

5. Press <B> to return to real-time B mode.

6.6.2 Free Xros CM (Curved Anatomical M-Mode)

In Free Xros CM mode, the distance/time curve is generated from the sample line manually

depicted anywhere on the image. Free Xros CM is used for TVI and TEI modes.

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