NEXT GENERATION ULTRASOUND SYSTEM

Sense and Visualize Ultrasound

From prevention through diagnosis and treatment, ultrasound platforms are used to

provide ever increasing levels of diagnostic information for many clinical applications.

What ultrasound platform can meet these challenging requirements?

Hitachi manufactured one of the world's first diagnostic ultrasound platforms in 1960,

and today ARIETTA incorporates all this technical know-how cultivated from our vast

experience. With a strong level of basic performance able to detect the subtlest of

changes and featuring many innovative technologies, the platform offers a high level of

diagnostic performance and reliability to all its users.

It is ARIETTA V70. Next Generation Ultrasound System.

Clearly defined technologies of ARIETTA V70 underpin
the outstanding quality of diagnostic images
The clinical performance of a diagnostic ultrasound system is built on the quality of the individual ultrasound
beams. The advanced architecture of the ARIETTA V70 has been redesigned, its excellent performance
created by the commitment to produce the highest quality "sound". Clearly defined technologies capture the
subtlest of changes, steering you towards a rapid and accurate diagnosis.

Symphonic Technology

Multi-layered Crystal IPS-Pro

Multi-layered Crystal Technology

Multi-layered
Hitachi uses an original technology to layer the piezoelectric Crystal
elements, allowing more efficient transmission and reception of
the ultrasound pulse with minimal energy loss, increasing both
the sensitivity and clarity of the images.

Conventional
Front-end Technology method Weak signal

Enhanced S/N (signal to noise ratio) is achieved by integrating

components of the probe connector to suppress noise. The Reduced
heat
Compound Pulse Wave Generator (CPWG+) produces efficient generation
transmission waveforms that result in high sensitivity and
CPWG+ Strong signal
resolution.

Pixel Focus
Focusing at pixel level for increased precision and clear
delineation of the region of interest.

UltraBackend Plus IPS-Pro (In-Plane Switching)

Fully software-oriented, high-speed Panel Technology
computing is employed in the With a high contrast ratio and wide viewing
back-end enabling powerful image angle, the IPS-Pro monitor gives a rich
processing producing images with representation of the displayed image.
outstanding clarity.

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 Excellent scanning comfort
supported by ARIETTA V70's usability
In order to achieve high-quality diagnostic images in various
clinical settings, the ARIETTA V70 incorporates features that
reduce stress and improve its ease-of-use. Detailed ergonomic
design that meets recommended industry standards supports
a comfortable working environment.

Lighter by 45%
We have achieved a weight reduction
of 45% compared to our previous
models. Combined with the adoption
of large-sized casters, it makes the
system very mobile.
10.4" touch screen panel
21" IPS-Pro
high-resolution monitor
Palm rest

Smooth vertical movement

with dual arm articulation
Multi rotary encoder
User-friendly
operation panel
Two-way multi rotary encoders
enable the adjustment of many
Gel warmer functions in one control, significantly
Transducer connectors reducing hand and arm movements.
The large palm rest at the center of
the operating console is designed to
give optimum wrist support.

One-step caster lock mechanism Side pocket for storage

Adjustable panel height

for your ease of use
The panel height can be lowered
to 70 cm, allowing the operator to
perform lower extremity examinations
with a safe, comfortable reach to the
operating console.

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 RADIOLOGY
CLEARLY DEFINED
Reduce patient-dependent variability for safer, more accurate and faster examinations
In the radiology field, high-level accuracy and reliability are necessary to ensure early detection, precise
diagnosis, and appropriate treatment. The ARIETTA V70 is equipped with advanced technologies that
facilitate fast and accurate examinations.
Elastography
High Quality Imaging Real-time Tissue Elastography (RTE)
RTE assesses tissue strain in real time and
High-resolution B-mode /Doppler Mode
displays the measured differences in tissue
From wave generation to image display, Symphonic Technologies are
stiffness as a colour map. Its application
harmonized, resulting in images with less noise, high penetration, and less
has been validated in a wide variety of
patient-dependent variability.
clinical fields: for the breast, thyroid gland
and urinary structures. Using the abdominal
HdTHI
convex transducer, it can also be applied for
Frequency bandwidth of harmonic signals are broadened, and the low- Breast lesion with RTE
the assessment of diffuse liver/pancreatic
frequency coupled wave, most of which previously had not been used for
Small gallbladder stones with HdTHI disease.
imaging, is shifted into the transducer bandwidth. This improves spatial
resolution and deep area penetration.

HI REZ
HI REZ performs spatial image processing several tens of thousand times per
second. It reduces speckle noise, an artefact inherent in ultrasound images, to
display the tissue structures more clearly without reducing the frame rate.

eFLOW
The high spatial resolution of eFLOW produces an accurate display of blood Prostate with RTE

Portal varices with eFLOW

flow confined within the vessel walls even in fine vessels. Advanced Workflow
Auto Frame Selection: Higher reproducibility
of Elastography is achieved and appropriate
Contrast Harmonic Imaging (CHI)
images for measurement are selected
Increase Your Diagnostic Capabilities automatically without operator bias.
Contrast-specific software is supported for use with contrast agents used with Assist Strain Ratio: Fat Lesion Ratio (FLR)
acoustic pressures from low to high MI. This is compatible with transducers for can be used for quantification of regions
abdominal, cardiac and small parts. Amplitude Modulation mode can achieve of interest in the strain image. Assist Strain
improved sensitivity at depth over that of conventional pulse inversion methods. Ratio provides automatic FLR measurement,
improving the reproducibility and the objectiv-
Breast lesion with Assist Strain Ratio
ity, whilst shortening the measurement time.
Liver lesion with CHI

Inflow-time Mapping (ITM) Abdominal Convex Transducer

ITM is a coloured parametric display of time to peak enhancement for each RTE with the convex abdominal transducer
pixel in the display, to better differentiate tissues by their speed of contrast offers intuitive assessment of liver fibrosis as
agent uptake. an extension of the conventional B-mode ex-
amination. Its wide field of view enables easy
ROI positioning, free from vessel artefacts and
rib shadowing.

Normal liver with ITM Liver with RTE

Time Intensity Curves Shear Wave Measurement (SWM)

Time intensity curves can be used to quantify and display changes in contrast SWM incorporates a reliability indicator, VsN,
agent enhancement with time after injection in selected regions of interest. from which the precision and reproducibility of
the median shear wave speed measurement
can be assessed. Combinational use of SWM
and RTE is now achievable with one trans-
ducer, to gain a better understanding of the
clinical condition of the liver.

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Time Intensity Curves of CHI Liver with SWM
 SURGERY
CLEARLY DEFINED
Emerging technologies offer reliable support for surgical precision
A diverse selection of transducers provides versatility for different surgical approaches.
Advanced imaging modalities offer support that can lead to safer, more accurate
diagnosis and treatment.

Real-time Virtual Sonography (RVS) Various Scanning Approaches

for Safe Surgery
Real-time Virtual Sonography (RVS)
RVS merges real-time ultrasound with previously acquired CT, MRI or Choose a transducer to match your particular
ultrasound images. It allows a direct comparison of lesions taking advantage surgical approach from our wide-ranging spe-
of the strengths of each imaging modality. ciality line-up. Each transducer is designed for
compactness and lightweight for easy opera-
tion while providing excellent performance.
Volume Data US Image

MRI and US image fusion of liver with RVS Liver with RTE Intraoperative Convex Transducer (T-type)
CT
Held between the fingers, this transducer
MRI US
provides stability for scanning. CHI and RTE
complement the high-definition B-mode and
US
high-sensitivity Colour Flow Doppler. It can
provide detailed information that contributes
to the selection of the optimal surgical
techniques.

3D Sim-Navigator
In addition to RVS, the 3D Sim-Navigator simulates needle placement in
Liver with 3D Sim-Navigator fusion imaging mode. The positional relationship of multiple needles used for Liver with CHI
ablation treatment can be assessed using the 3D body mark created from the
virtual CT or MRI volume data.

Flexible Intraoperative Transducers

These transducers can be used with forceps
commonly employed in laparoscopic pro-
Interventional Guidance Flexible intraoperative transducers cedures. The compact designs allow manipu-
lation in small surgical fields.
Micro-convex Transducer for Biopsy Procedures
This transducer with a small footprint permits easy access and angulation
Intraoperative Linear Transducer (T-type)
of the scan plane from narrow intercostal spaces. This is advantageous for
The T-shaped linear transducer with high
biopsy of liver segments V-VIII and can be used in conjunction with RVS to
frequency and large aperture ensures high-
offer superior image guidance for RFA treatment.
resolution images across a wide field of view.
Interventional guidance using micro-convex
transducer for biopsy

Needle Emphasis Mode (NE) Intraoperative linear transducer (T-type)

NE enhances visibility of the needle to assist safe and accurate procedures.
4-way Laparoscopic Transducer
Flexible laparoscopic transducer with vertical
and horizontal flexion.

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Interventional guidance using NE 4-way laparoscopic transducer
 CARDIOLOGY Advanced Functions & Workflow

CLEARLY DEFINED By implementing tools to support efficient

examination, the burden of examiner and
Monitoring the heart and vascular system patient is reduced.

- support disease prediction, early detection and diagnosis EyeballEF

ARIETTA V70 contributes to the early detection and diagnosis of cardiovascular Automatic tracing of the endocardium based
disease using a variety of dedicated tools. on a built-in database of multiple tracings.
Adult heart with EyeballEF

Dual Gate Doppler

Blood Vessel Assessment - Dual Gate Doppler enables observation
Atherosclerosis Diagnosis of Doppler waveforms from two separate
locations during the same heart cycle. The
Flow Mediated Dilatation (FMD) two traces offer blood flow and Tissue
For non-invasive evaluation of endothelial Doppler analysis in real time. Measurements
function. such as the E/e' ratio can be performed while
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 eliminating beat-to-beat variation.
Evaluation of early Atherosclerosis
(eTRACKING)
Adult heart with Dual Gate Doppler
Raw data is used to track the RF signal from
the arterial wall to analyse changes in vessel 2D Tissue Tracking (2DTT)
diameter in real time. This speckle tracking technique provides
precise quantitative measurements and
Automatic Measurement of Intima-media information such as longitudinal and radial
Thickness (IMT) strain, torsion rotation angle, displacement,
The maximum and mean IMT are automatically wall thickening or quantify myocardial
calculated following the placement of the ROI on mechanics.
a long-axis section of the blood vessel.

Linear CW mode for evaluation Adult heart with 2DTT

of blood flow
With CW Doppler mode, an accurate evaluation Stress Echo
of high-grade stenosis is attainable with the Multiple dynamic images taken before and
linear transducers. after stress are simultaneously reproduced
Stage 4
for effective evaluation of ischemic conditions
Interaction between Blood Vessels and and viability of cardiac muscle.
Wave Intensity (WI) Cardiac Function – Wave Intensity (WI)
WI evaluates the way in which the heart interacts
with the arterial system. It is a calculation based
on changes in blood pressure and flow velocity
obtained at an arbitrary point in the circulatory Adult heart with Stress Echo
system.
Automated Cardiac Measurement
Cardiac function measurements can be
performed effectively with reference to a vast
Excellence in Cardiac Imaging
knowledge-based patient data bank. The
EF (Teichholz) measurement is performed
B-mode images are displayed with minimal
automatically, and Simpson method semi-
patient-dependent variability. Clarity of imaging
automatically.
with reduced noise contributes to faster
examination times and improved workflow. A full
Long axis view with single crystal transducer
complement of transducers includes versions for
neonatal, paediatric and adult patients. Long Axis view with Automated Cardiac
Single crystal Piezoceramics Measurement

Single Crystal Transducers Transesophageal (TE) Transducers

The use of single crystal technology provides
enhanced efficiency and stability for improved The TE transducers are designed to reduce
resolution and Doppler sensitivity. patient discomfort while providing high
imaging performance.
-Rotary-plane TE transducer
-Motorized TE transducer
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Continuous Wave Doppler Transoesophageal (TE) transducers
 WOMEN’S HEALTH Functional Diagnostic Tools for
Examination of the Fetal Heart

CLEARLY DEFINED Starting from early pregnancy, we offer both

basic and advanced features for detailed,
Reassurance delivered with more accurate, earlier diagnosis reliable assessment of the fetal heart. Tools
for screening, early detection, and follow-up
Accurate diagnosis of maternal and fetal well-being can be provided using a diverse range of advanced treatment of fetal heart disease are supported.
functions that offer more reliable diagnostic information, providing reassurance to parents.
Fetal heart with AutoFHR AutoFHR
The fetal heart rate is automatically calculated
from a tracking ROI placed over the fetal heart
Bonding of Mother and Child
on the B-mode image. AutoFHR provides
measurement of this important parameter
3D/4D Ultrasound Encourages Maternal-fetal Bonding
without increasing the ultrasound power as
Three- and four-dimensional imaging can play a role as a prenatal
with the Doppler or M-mode method.
communication tool, connecting a mother with her fetus. AutoClipper
automatically defines an optimal cut plane to remove the placenta or other
Dual Gate Doppler
unwanted tissue signals in front of the fetal face, resulting in a clear surface-
Dual Gate Doppler allows observation of
rendered fetal image.
Doppler waveforms from two different
Fetal abdomen with Dual Gate Doppler locations during the same heart cycle.
Fetal face with surface rendering mode
Simple measurements from the two different
4Dshading waveforms can be useful in the diagnosis of
4Dshading is a rendering technology that simulates different positions of fetal arrhythmia.
a virtual light source giving a more realistic appearance of natural shadows
and skin texture to the 3D reconstructed image. Spatio-temporal Image Correlation (STIC)
For the fast-moving fetal heart, multi-slice
3D volume data sets of one cardiac cycle are
reconstructed for better observation of the
normal and abnormal heart.

Fetal heart with STIC

Fetal face with 4Dshading
Women's Health
High-resolution B-mode Imaging
Clarity of detail in B-mode imaging is essential for fetal ultrasound
Tools for Treatment
examinations: to define the pregnancy, to observe fetal growth, and to exclude
A variety of transducers supports treatment of
anomalies.
infertility and gynaecological diseases, as well
as applications for therapy assistance.

Transvaginal Transducers
The transvaginal transducers are designed for
Fetal heart with HI REZ
patient comfort with a small insertion tip and
eFLOW thin shaft. They offer excellent image quality
eFLOW is a flow mapping technology with exceptional spatial resolution. With throughout the wide sector angle. Real-time
accurate and detailed depiction of blood flow dynamics, both fine and larger Tissue Elastography is also supported.
vessels can be accurately presented.
Uterin myoma with transvaginal transducer

4-way Laparoscopic Transducer

The flexible tip ensures a broad range of
motion, and its trapezoidal scan mode
effectively widens the field of view.
Fetal heart with eFLOW

Real-time Virtual Sonography (RVS)

RVS fuses real-time ultrasound imaging with previously acquired CT/MRI data,
taking advantage of the strengths of each imaging modality.

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MRI-US image fusion of fetal brain with RVS laparoscopic transducer
· ARIETTA, 4Dshading, Real-time Tissue Elastography, Real-time Virtual Sonography, HdTHI, and HI REZ are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Hitachi Ltd.
· IPS-Pro is a registered trademark or trademark of Japan Display Inc.
· Hitachi, Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and features shown herein, or discontinue the product
described at any time without notice.
· The standard components and optional items vary depending on the country.

Manufactured and distributed by

Hitachi, Ltd.
2-16-1, Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo, 110-0015, Japan

Distributor for Europe

Hitachi Medical Systems Europe Holding AG
Sumpfstrasse 13, 6312 Steinhausen, Switzerland
www.hitachi-medical-systems.com

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