systemToshibaUltrasoundfamily: aplio

Toshiba Aplio CV

Family: Aplio · Manufacturer: Toshiba Medical · Modality: Ultrasound

The cardiovascular-focused configuration of the Aplio platform — same chassis as Aplio 500 with cardiac-specific transducer set, advanced echo applications (3D / 4D, strain, speckle tracking, contrast echocardiography), and TEE integration. Companion to Aplio Artida in Toshiba's premium echo lineup; CV came later as the more general-cardiology variant whereas Artida targeted advanced research / academic echo programs.

Specs

  • 4-port transducer connector
  • Phased-array, TEE, and TTE transducer family
  • 3D / 4D echocardiography
  • Strain / speckle tracking applications
  • Contrast-enhanced ultrasound option
  • Cardiac measurement and reporting packages

Clinical positioning

  • Cardiology / cardiovascular ultrasound — outpatient echo labs, hospital cardiology departments.
  • Stress echo — TEE + stress-echo workflow integrated.
  • Refurb position — niche; competes against Philips iE33 and GE Vivid line for cardiology-only refurb buyers. Probe set drives most of the resale value.

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