Abstract
Prior to introduction of Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), echocardiography images were recorded and stored on videotapes as analog data. Reports were created manually and stored within a patient's medical record. But recent widespread use of digital media such as CDs, DVDs, and DICOM servers enables storage of high-quality, large-volume data easily. Also, Electrical Medical Record (EMR) technology requires a digital filing system for both images and reports to review information from the client PC on the system. The echocardiography image and report filing system at our facility is called ProSolv CardioVascular, which was developed based on the concepts of Dr. Feigenbaum. ProSolv is now a part of Fuji Film, and the system has become a comprehensive cardiology image and report filing system. The system is capable of storing other cardiology-related data (e.g., X-ray, nuclear medicine), and the information can be reviewed from the EMR. SYNAPSE Cardiovascular stores high-quality still and motion images that can be easily reviewed at the client workstations, and reports can be generated easily and precisely. SYNAPSE Cardiovascular is a dedicated PACS system for cardiology practice. The system provides an environment for users to be able to review any echocardiography images and reports from anywhere in the hospital for prompt diagnosis and access to medical information.
