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Components and Functions (Theory)
5.1.4.13 Advanced STIC (Spatio-Temporal Image Correlation)
5.1.4.13.1 STIC "Basic" (Spatio-Temporal Image Correlation)
With this acquisition method the fetal heart or an artery can be visualized in 4D. It is not a Real Time 4D
technique, but a post processed 3D acquisition.
In order to archive a good result, try to adjust the size of the volume box and the sweep angle to be as small
as possible. The longer the acquisition time, the better the spatial resolution will be. A good STIC / STIC
+color data set shows a regular and synchronous pumping of the fetal heart or of an artery.
The user must be sure that there is minimal movement of the participating persons (e.g., mother and fetus),
and that the probe is held absolutely still throughout the acquisition period. Movement will cause a failure of
the acquisition. The acquired images are post processed to calculate a 4D Volume Cine sequence. Please
make sure that the borders of the fetal heart or the artery are smooth and there are no sudden
discontinuities. If the user (trained operator) clearly recognizes a disturbance during the acquisition period,
the acquisition has to be cancelled.
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STIC - Fetal Cardio is only available on RAB & RIC probes in the OB/GYN application.
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STIC - Vascular is only available on the RSP probe in the Peripheral Vascular application.
"STIC" is part of the "Advanced STIC" option for Voluson E8 and Voluson E10 systems. At Voluson E6
Note
systems it is optional (separately purchasable).
5.1.4.13.2 STIC M-Mode
Creates a M-spectrum from a STIC acquisition (capture of a full fetal heart cycle in real-time saved as a
volume for later analysis). After activating STIC M-Mode the STIC cine is running and the STIC M-spectrum
will be shown. In STIC-M all M-Measurements are possible. Furthermore the M-cursor is available as a
freeform line type.
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can be done in A, B or C Plane and can be done postprocessing
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possibility to perform measurements for evaluation of ventricle contraction
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possibility to easily detect End Systole and End Diastole for ventricular measurements
5.1.4.13.3 STIC flow
Clinical application and advantage:
The STIC function, that is generally used to display high flow velocities at the heart, is now used to represent
slow flow (tumor blood circulation) of vessels over the time. One of the objectives is, to display ovarian
tumors (which are frequently found in GYN applications), to observe them over the time and consequently
visualize them in 4D and/or evaluate them via histogram.
Function:
Similar to STIC Cardio-acquisitions, a volume sweep is made of the lesion. Afterwards the computer displays
the heart rate and vessels in multiplanar view and/or visualizes it in 4D
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