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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted UltraSight an expansion of its Echo Stewardship Platform compatibility with additional ultrasound system types. This enables deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) guidance for focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) across an entire healthcare system without the need to buy new ultrasound systems. The move enables health systems to expand use of the AI on compatible equipment they already own, including handheld, laptop and cart-based systems.

FDA clears expanded use of AI that helps novice users perform echo exams

This update helps health systems get more value out of UltraSight's advanced AI technology—all without buying brand new ultrasound equipment.

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New strategies for intravascular imaging and physiological assessments in the cath lab

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Bleeding reversal agent pulled from market over FDA’s safety concerns

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FDA clears expanded use of AI that helps novice users perform echo exams

This update helps health systems get more value out of UltraSight's advanced AI technology—all without buying brand new ultrasound equipment.