Cardiac Guidance
Overview
Caption Health, acquired by GE HealthCare in February 2023, is a pioneer in AI-powered medical imaging solutions. Its flagship product, Cardiac Guidance (also known as Caption Guidance, part of the Caption AI platform), is an FDA-cleared software designed to democratize access to high-quality cardiac ultrasound. The tool leverages artificial intelligence to guide healthcare professionals, including those without extensive sonography experience, through the process of acquiring diagnostic-quality echocardiographic images in real time.
Caption Guidance provides turn-by-turn on-screen instructions for probe movements, offers automated feedback on image quality via a ‘Quality Meter,’ and can auto-capture optimal video clips. It works in conjunction with Caption Interpretation, which automatically calculates left ventricular ejection fraction (EF), a key measure of heart function. This technology aims to expand the availability of cardiac assessments in various point-of-care settings, enabling earlier detection and improved patient outcomes.
Reviewed by Pouyan Golshani, MD — Interventional Radiologist
Key Features
- Real-time AI guidance for cardiac ultrasound image acquisition
- Turn-by-turn on-screen probe movement instructions
- Automated quality assessment with a 'Quality Meter'
- Auto-capture of diagnostic-quality images and video clips
- Automated left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) calculation (Caption Interpretation)
- Support for 10 standard echocardiographic views (e.g., PLAX, AP4, AP2)
- Compatibility with point-of-care ultrasound systems
- Designed for use by non-expert ultrasound users
Use Cases
- Point-of-care cardiac assessments in emergency departments and critical care units
- Early detection of heart disease and cardiac dysfunction
- Screening and monitoring for heart failure
- Cardiovascular risk assessment in patients with hypertension or diabetes
- Cardiac function assessment in cardio-oncology and renal patients
- Training and enablement for healthcare professionals without prior ultrasound expertise
What Physicians Need to Know
Caption AI (Guidance and Interpretation) empowers clinicians, including those without extensive sonography experience, to acquire diagnostic-quality cardiac ultrasound images and automatically calculate ejection fraction at the point of care. This technology can significantly expand access to echocardiography for early detection and management of heart conditions, particularly heart failure, in various settings including emergency departments, critical care, and even home care. The real-time guidance and automated quality assessment features help standardize image acquisition and reduce variability, leading to more consistent and reliable diagnostic information. The automated ejection fraction calculation provides a quick and accurate assessment of cardiac function, comparable to expert quantitative measurements.
Caption Health's AI software (Caption Guidance and Caption Interpretation) is designed for integration with compatible ultrasound devices. It has been integrated with GE HealthCare's Vscan Air SL wireless handheld ultrasound system and Venue Family point-of-care ultrasound systems. Additionally, Caption Health has partnered with Butterfly Network to integrate its AI into the Butterfly iQ+ platform. For service delivery, Caption Care collaborates with networks of medical technicians (e.g., Portamedic) for in-home exams and with virtual cardiology companies (e.g., Heartbeat Health) for remote interpretation and care management services.
Details
| Category | Cardiology AI, Radiology & Imaging AI |
| Pricing | Contact vendor — Contact Vendor |
| Deployment | Software accessory integrated with compatible general purpose diagnostic ultrasound systems (e.g., GE HealthCare Venue Family, Vscan Air SL, Terason uSmart 3200t Plus). |
| Compliance | |
| BAA Available | Unknown AI-estimated |
| HIPAA Compliant | Unknown AI-estimated |
| FDA Status |
1 AI-estimated Caption Guidance received De Novo FDA authorization (DEN190040) on February 13, 2020, as the first AI-guided medical imaging acquisition system for cardiac ultrasound. It is classified as a Class II Medical Device (Product Code QJU) and was granted Breakthrough Device designation in September 2018. Updates to Caption Interpretation, which works with Guidance, also received 510(k) clearance in July 2020. The K243065 reference in the prompt is for a future date (01/15/2025) and details are not yet publicly available for this specific submission. |
| Integrations | |
| EHR | Not specified |
| Specialties | Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Radiology |
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