DICOM Extension DICOM is □ standard for handling, storing, printing and transmitting medi- cal images. (DICOM stands for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine.} There is both a file format definition and a network co m m un ico- so that DICOM liles can be exchanged between two applications that can receive image and políent dala in ihe DICOM format. DICOM was initially created by radiologisls for CT and MR! scanner images. The Hokanson DICOM Extension facilitates the sharing of physiological peripheral vascular data including waveforms with another system or ap- plication lhal is also DICOM compatible. Hospitals and large vascular labs use PACS to manage all of their images whether utlrosound, *-ray, CT, MR I, testing with the patient's medical record or ultrasound record. Patient dola thai is entered into the DICOM Worklisl Server is also shared with the CVS4 and is parsed and displayed in the corred fields. This eliminates Hie hassle of duplication of dolo enlry with ihe subsequent possibility of error. ■ Provides connectivity to DICOM system (PACS) ■ Eliminates duplicate entry of patient data ■ Creates one retord with all pertinent data ■ Playback Spectral Doppler waveform with audio ■ Ability to view at any networked DICOM workstation

DICOM Extension The information that is shared can be viewed on screen as well as printed. This provides the physician the ability to review vessels from more than one perspective on any DICOM workstation including remote. Combining the visual data with the patient’s demographic information and presenting signs and symptoms gives a more complete picture of the patient. Additionally, if the DICOM workstation has audio capabilities the CVS4 Doppler Spectra sound can be played back combining audio with visual review. Since the data is stored, multiple visit information is easily available to watch...