Overview

MIStar® is a multi-modality, multi-module and multi-purpose software package with a broad spectrum of functionalities ranging from the very basic image visualization/analysis to the most advanced functions such as whole body perfusion, multi-modality image fusion and diffusion tensor Imaging.

MIStar® supports various manufacturer-dependent advanced protocols. It can run on existing OEM/PACS workstations, or on stand alone desktop or laptop PCs. It provides streamlined workflow with an intuitive interface.

Advanced Modules

  • CT Perfusion - Body Tumor
  • CT Perfusion - Liver
  • CT Perfusion - Kidney
  • CT Perfusion - Stroke
  • CT Perfusion - Brain Tumor
  • DCE-MRI (T1) Curve Analysis
  • DSC-MRI (T2*) Curve Analysis
  • Enhancement Pattern Analysis
  • Image Fusion (Voulme Fusion)
  • DCE-MRI Breast (MRM)**
  • NM Renogram Analysis**
  • Research Package** -
    (including quantitative DSC- & DCE-MRI perfusion/permeability models, DWI/ADC/Anisotropy, DTI fiber tractography, ASL-FAIR, BOLD fMRI, T1 & T2 mapping, CT SPV and PET SUV, etc.)
** These functions have not been cleared by the FDA.

Basic Features

Data Access & Image Input

  • DICOM networking functions
  • Import data from media (CD/DVD)
  • Support CT, MR, NM, PET, etc
  • Intuitive clinical database
  • Easy anonymization & archiving

Image Display & Manipulation

  • Multi-series / multi-image layout
  • Interactive image manipulations
  • Multi-series comparison & synchronization
  • Image overlay and movie mode

3D/4D/5D Visualization

  • Oblique MPR, MIP and reformat
  • Combined MIP/MeanIP/Sub/Ratio
  • Surface/volume rendering & movie
  • Real time 3D manipulations

Processing & Analysis

  • Image filtering & enhancement
  • Geometric measurement & segmentation
  • Automatic ROI growing with histogram analysis

Result Output & Presentation

  • Save results to database & send to PACS
  • Tabulate and export statistical results
  • Snapshot & paste into desktop programs (PowerPoint/Word, etc)
  • Create web page report with automatic annotations
  • Export pictures and movies
  • Save & Restore work for use at later time
  • Batch processing of multiple saved works overnight

System Requirements

MIStar® is extremely efficient in the way it handles images so it works very well even on standard desktop and laptop PCs. The minimum system requirements are:

  • Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, or other platforms*;
  • Pentium 4 or better CPU;
  • 1GB or more RAM (recommend 2GB);
  • Minimum 200 MB of hard disk space for MIStar installation;
  • 1280x1024 or 1080x800 or higher screen resolution;
  • Single or multiple full color monitor with 32-bit or 24-bit color display;
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or above, Adobe Reader.
* Research version can be available for other OS support by IDL (e.g., Linux, Mac, Sun, SGI).