GE 6Vc-D
The 6Vc-D pairs a compact phased array footprint with a volume acquisition matrix for real-time 4D cardiac imaging. XDclear single-crystal technology delivers wider bandwidth and higher sensitivity than standard PZT elements, improving endocardial border detection at depth. The 115-degree field of view and 30 cm penetration support both adult and pediatric echocardiography from parasternal, apical, and subcostal windows on the Vivid E95 platform.
Compatible Systems
Specifications
Wideband range optimized for cardiac imaging with resolution for valve and endocardial detail.
Single-crystal elements deliver wider bandwidth and higher sensitivity than conventional PZT ceramics.
Wide sector angle captures complete cardiac anatomy from standard transthoracic windows.
Adequate depth for adult and pediatric cardiac imaging.
Full cardiac mode set including real-time 4D volume acquisition for 3D chamber quantification.
D-Pin connector interfaces with the GE Vivid E95 flagship cardiovascular platform.
Applications
Adult Echocardiography
Real-time 4D volume acquisition captures full left ventricular geometry for accurate ejection fraction and wall motion analysis without geometric assumptions. Standard transthoracic windows including parasternal long axis, apical four-chamber, and subcostal views benefit from XDclear's wider bandwidth. The 20 cm depth range accommodates larger patients while maintaining endocardial border definition for strain and Auto EF workflows.
Pediatric Cardiac Imaging
The compact probe head accesses intercostal windows in infants and children where standard adult phased arrays cannot seat properly. Volume rendering shows spatial relationships between chambers, septa, and valves in congenital heart disease assessment. The 8 MHz upper range provides the resolution needed to visualize small intracardiac structures and shunt flows in neonatal patients.
Structural Heart Assessment
4D volume data supports pre-procedural planning for valve interventions by capturing mitral and aortic valve geometry in a single acquisition. Color Doppler volumes map regurgitant jet direction and origin in three dimensions. Quantification of valve area and chamber volumes from 4D datasets reduces measurement variability compared to 2D-derived calculations.
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