2019 Release Notes
December 21, 2019 - Version 5.2.0.6
Arterial LE Worksheet
- Users can comment at proximal, mid and distal sub-levels via worksheet or interactive diagram for vessels: PTA, ATA, DPA, PER.
Stress Echo Worksheet Update for ECG Evaluation, Target Heart Rate
- Additional Rhythm options.
- Labels refer to Target Heart Rate instead of Max Predicted.
- Findings utilize Target Heart Rate terminology.
ETT Worksheet Update for ECG Evaluation
- Additional Rhythm and ST-T wave abnormality options.
- Up to 3 arrhythmias supported at each EKG/ECG level.
HTML Viewer
- Users can specify the following DICOM tags to overlay on the image: Institution Name, Study Date, Study Time.
- Cine Time (clip length) can be displayed.
Calc Panel
- Users can create favorites per study type.
December 7, 2019 - Version 5.2.0.5
New Study Types
- 47 new study types now available, including: XRAY, CT, Fluoroscopy, MR.
- Customize your findings sections on all new study types and the Custom study type: up to 5 protocols supported, up to 5 Findings sections supported per protocol.
Worksheets Update
- Manage additional comments by protocol.
November 23, 2019 - Version 5.2.0.4
New Custom Study Type
- Clients can request custom study type with up to 5 protocols and up to 5 Findings sections supported per protocol.
Reports
- Reports can display signature separately from conclusions at end of report text.
- Reports can display addendum first in report body.
Worksheets
- Recommendations field added to worksheets and reports.
Calculations Panel
- Length and Area values can be saved to Echo worksheet fields.
CoreShare
- Studies can be downloaded in original format.
November 9, 2019 - Version 5.2.0.3
Calculations Panel
- Now save max, min, or average for a given value from the Calculations Panel to the Studycast worksheet.
Patient Properties
- Address section added.
- Insurance company name is now a type-ahead field.
October 26, 2019 - Version 5.2.0.2
Worksheet Presets
- Presets can be set by protocol.
Calculation Panel
- EF single-plane method now supported.
October 12, 2019 - Version 5.2.0.1
Calculation Panel
- Ejection Fraction method displays on report.
September 28, 2019 - Version 5.2.0.0
Calculations Panel
- Save calculations (and associated measurements) to a worksheet field, from Studycast viewer.
Study / Image Management
- Split one study into two studies.
- Combine up to five studies into one study.
- Reorder images.
- Delete images from a study.
ECG Evaluation Options
- Additional ECG evaluation options in worksheets for Nuclear Cardiac, Stress Echo, and ETT.
Admin Page
- Selectable list of actions added to access log search criteria.
September 14, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.22
Nuclear Cardiac Worksheet
- Nuclear Cardiac reporting template now includes the ability to score myocardial perfusion using SSS, SRS, and SDS.
- Function interactive diagram can be displayed independently of myocardial perfusion scoring diagrams.
- Commenting on patient position supported.
August 30, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.21
User Profile
- Users can view and modify their email address from their Studycast user profile.
Arterial LE Worksheet
- Worksheet calculates PFA ratio.
Misc. Cardiac Updates
- New interactive diagram option on stress echo worksheet.
- Users can opt to display Conclusions first on stress echo report.
- Streamlined findings/conclusions statement for global wall motion on nuclear cardiac.
- Customized abnormal threshold statement trigger now available for several Aortic valve values.
August 21, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.20
Viewer
- Calculate EF for Echo studies.
- Updated user interface for performing Echo Doppler measurements in the viewer.
August 17, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.19
Stress Echo Worksheet
- Ability to document 3 arrhythmias at each EKG/ECG level.
- Ability to comment on ST-T wave abnormalities separate from Rhythm.
- Additional ST-T wave abnormality options.
- Global wall motion statement generated when diagram is globally set to abnormal state.
- Stress Protocol findings statement regarding peak dose prints the highest dose administered.
Favorites List Management
- Users can re-order their Studies page filter favorites.
- Users can re-order their Worksheet presets.
August 3, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.18
Echo Worksheet
- Additional measurement fields have been added: LVOT SV and LVOT CO.
- AV Mean Gradient can print in findings always, never, or only when abnormal.
- AVA, AVA/BSA statements can print in findings and conclusions always, never, or only when abnormal.
- Global wall motion can be linked to wall motion diagram.
- Option to split valve structure and function into two findings sentences.
- Display abbreviated Echo conclusions.
Nuclear Cardiac Worksheet
- TID Ratio is calculated for EDV and ESV, findings statement generated.
- Ability to document 3 arrhythmias for rest and 3 for stress.
- Ability to document Lung uptake, RV myocardial uptake, LV Uptake, Attenuation, FDG Uptake.
July 20, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.17
Reports
- User can opt to display conclusions first on reports for study types including: A-V Fistula, Abdominal Aorta, ABI, Arterial LE, Arterial UE, CIMT, Mesenteric Artery, Renal Artery, Segmental Pressures, Vein Mapping LE, Vein Mapping UE, Venous LE, and Venous UE.
A-V Fistula Worksheet
- A-V Fistula now supports protocols: Duplex, Radialcephalic, Brachialcephalic, Brachialbasilic.
- Volume Flow Ratio measurement for veins available as configurable column.
- Fistula Depth measurement available as configurable column.
July 6, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.17
Batch Study Downloads
- Multiple studies in DICOM format can now be downloaded at one time.
Reports
- User can opt to display conclusions first on reports for all vascular study types.
- Conclusion statement generated when Bladder post-void volume exceeds the normal threshold.
- Users can customize the normal limit Bladder post-void volume.
Security Enhancements
- New Studycast user accounts for which the temporary password is not changed within 14 days shall be set inactive.
- Studycast user accounts that have not been used for 60 consecutive days shall be set inactive.
June 10, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.16
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Clients can allow/require/disable two-factor authentication at login.
- Users can set up 2FA with a phone or mobile device.
- Administrative users can reset 2FA for Studycast users.
May 25, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.15
HTML5 Study Viewer
- Users can specify the following DICOM tags to overlay on the image: HR (displayed by default), Patient Name, Patient DOB, Sex.
May 11, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.14
Echo Worksheet Advisor
- Users can retain manually entered findings statements.
Nuclear Cardiac Worksheet
- Worksheet supports decimal precision for Max ST Deviation, METs, LV Volume units ml or cc, Radio Dosage, Stage Dosage.
- Users can specify default "Minutes from dosage until SPECT performed."
- Additional stage dosage unit of mg/5mL.
April 28, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.13
Send EKG/ECG Studies Directly to the Studycast System
- For EKG/ECG equipment that will send DICOM with an encapsulated PDF report, the test will upload to the Studycast system and the EKG will appear as an attachment.
Echo Worksheet and Report
- Contrast Agent options and statements were updated.
- Measurement added near Visual EF observation allowing entry of value (not just range).
- Measurement PV VTI was added.
- Option Absent was added to AV/MV/PV/TV Vegetation observation.
- Option None was added to Hemodynamic Compromise observation.
- Measurement section Strain was added to LV tab: Global longitudinal strain, Global circumferential strain, and Global radial strain.
April 14, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.12
Echo Worksheet
- Transthoracic Echo - another option now available for interactive wall motion diagram with option to display total wall motion score and ability to apply observations by individual section or by region.
Abdomen Worksheet
- New observations for Aorta patency and Renal Arterial inflow.
March 29, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.11
Study Viewer
- The Play All delay setting is now saved per user.
March 17, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.10
Two Physicians Can Independently Sign Final Report
- Clients can opt to require a Verifying Physician on final reports. When this option is applied, two approvals will be required.
- Notifications will be sent to each physician at the appropriate time.
- Studies page can display Verifying Physician, Verified By and Verified date.
Echo, Holter, Fetal Echo and Focused Echo Worksheet
- Rhythm dropdown in Patient Information section now present on worksheets.
February 3, 2019 - Version 5.1.0.8
ETT Worksheet
- Support for Procedure statements.
- Additional Exercise Protocols.
EKG Worksheet
- Support for Procedure statements.
New Interface for Admin Page
- New interface for Admin page.