The new release of Vitrea 2 includes new automated tools to increase speed and ease of locating and analyzing polyps, according to Vital Images. An enhanced colon analysis tool allows users to analyze colon studies with a new target-based navigation method, and the viewing interface has also been improved, according to the firm.
The upgrade also includes a 2-D comparative review feature that allows the user to load as many as nine CT or MR 2-D series for simultaneous on-screen review. Vital Images claims the feature saves time and allows for more convenient access to 2-D reviewing capabilities on the Vitrea 2 workstation.
Another new capability, tumor volume measurement, automatically measures and displays the volume of one or more non-contiguous tumors in MR brain scans. This functionality makes it easier for clinicians to track changes in tumor size over time. A new report page format records the tumor volume measurements for later reference. Vital Images has also improved the rendering speed of Vitrea 2.
Vscore with AutoGate simplifies coronary artery calcium scoring by enabling customers to create high-quality images of the heart using existing helical CT scanners -- without the need for EKG recording devices, according to Vital Images. The firm believes the availability of VScore with AutoGate will allow hospitals and imaging centers to enter the coronary artery calcium scoring market without making a large hardware investment to retrofit their existing CT scanners.
In other Vital Images news, the firm reported record revenues in its fourth quarter and year. For the year (end-December 31), the company had revenues of $60 million, up 60% compared with the $6.6 million posted in 1999. Vital Images had a net loss of $2.6 million, compared with a net loss of $3.2 million last year.
In its fourth quarter, Vital Images had revenues of $3 million, up 47% compared with the $2 million reported in the same period last year. The company had a net loss of $645,000, compared with a net loss of $697,000 in 1999. President and CEO Albert Emola anticipates revenue growth of 45% to 55% for 2001.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writersFebruary 22, 2001
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