- ZST+ (Zone Sonography Technology Plus): Mindray's premium beamforming architecture on the Resona platform. Processes ultrasound data in large zones rather than line-by-line. Delivers better resolution, tissue uniformity, and frame rate. Exclusive to the Resona platform.
- Zone Sonography: The predecessor to ZST+ on the MX7 and M8 Elite. Same zone-based concept with excellent image quality for vascular imaging.
- ZoneVue: A software upgrade for the MX7 that enhances Zone Sonography processing. Recommended for high-volume vascular imaging.
- V Flow (Vector Flow Imaging): Doppler technology exclusive to the Resona platform. Displays blood flow direction and velocity as color-coded vector arrows, angle-independent. For vein work: visualizes reflux patterns at junctions without manual angle correction — unique clinical value.
- UMA (Ultra Micro Angiography): Resona-exclusive. Detects flow in very small vessels by separating tissue motion from low-velocity blood flow. Valuable for perforator identification and early recanalization detection after ablation.
- Glazing Flow: 3D-style micro-vascular perfusion visualization on the Resona platform.
- Smart Track: Automatic angle correction and sample volume tracking for spectral Doppler. Available on MX7 and M8 Elite for vascular exam modes. Reduces manual angle corrections during reflux assessment.
- RIMT (Real-Time Intima-Media Thickness): Automated, continuous measurement of vessel wall thickness on MX7 and M8 Elite. Requires the Vascular Package.
- R-VQS (Real-Time Vessel Quality Score): Quantitative vascular assessment tool on MX7 and M8 Elite. Requires the Vascular Package.
- iClear: Adaptive speckle reduction on the M8 Elite that enhances tissue differentiation without losing spatial resolution.
- iWorks: Protocol-driven workflow automation. Create step-by-step scanning sequences that guide sonographers through a standardized exam. Reduces variability between examiners.
- Living Technology: Mindray's commitment to software-based upgrades that add new features without hardware replacement. Protects your investment over the system's lifecycle.
- SSC (Sound Speed Compensation): Automatic tissue speed optimization on the Resona platform. Analyzes different tissue types and adjusts processing without manual intervention.
- 3T Transducer Technology: Enhanced transducer manufacturing on the Resona platform for better performance and durability.
- PDP (Preset Data Package): The file format used to export and import preset configurations between Mindray machines. Saved to USB as a .pdp file.
- D Trace: Auto spectral Doppler envelope tracing on Consona N9 and Resona i9T. Calculates PSV, EDV, RI, and PI automatically.
- ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index): Built-in calculation on the Consona N9 for peripheral arterial disease screening.
- Vascular Package: An optional software package on MX7 and M8 Elite that enables RIMT, R-VQS, and related vascular analysis tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZST+ significantly better than Zone Sonography for vein imaging?
ZST+ delivers measurably better resolution and tissue uniformity, especially in challenging patients. For straightforward vein mapping and reflux in average-BMI patients, Zone Sonography provides excellent results. ZST+ shows its biggest advantage in complex or larger patients.
Does every Mindray system have Smart Track?
Smart Track is available on the MX7 and M8 Elite for vascular exam modes. Contact Capital Health Solutions for current availability on the Resona i9T and Consona N9.
What is the difference between V Flow and color Doppler?
Conventional color Doppler shows only the velocity component along the ultrasound beam axis and is angle-dependent. V Flow computes the true velocity vector — direction and magnitude — independent of the probe angle. This matters most at the SFJ and SPJ where the beam-to-vessel angle is often suboptimal.