Delray Medical Center is the first hospital in Florida, and among the first in the United States, to implement the GE Vivid Pioneer Ultrasound System integrated with the NuVISION Ultrasound Catheter (J&J MedTech), marking a major advancement in real-time imaging for structural heart procedures.

This next-generation platform enables high-resolution 4D intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) from within the heart, providing physicians with detailed, multi-planar visualization during complex interventions such as left atrial appendage closure, transcatheter valve repair, and valve replacement.

Unlike traditional transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), this technology allows for imaging without the routine need for general anesthesia in select patients, improving procedural efficiency while enhancing patient safety and comfort.

“This technology fundamentally changes how we visualize structural heart interventions,” said Dr. Tilak Pasala, Medical Director of Structural Heart at Delray Medical Center. “By bringing high-quality 4D imaging inside the heart, we can improve precision, reduce invasiveness, and expand the types of procedures we can perform safely.”

The system features advanced imaging capabilities including wide-angle volumetric visualization, deep tissue penetration, and a maneuverable catheter design that allows for dynamic, real-time assessment of cardiac structures.

“We are proud to be the first hospital in Florida to bring this technology to our patients,” said Heather Havericak, CEO of Delray Medical Center. “This investment reflects our commitment to innovation that enhances precision, improves safety, and supports less invasive approaches to complex heart procedures. It also highlights the strength of our physician-led Structural Heart Program and the impact it continues to make in our community.”

The adoption of this platform reinforces Delray Medical Center’s commitment to leading-edge cardiovascular care and positions its Structural Heart Program at the forefront of minimally invasive innovation in Florida.

About Delray Medical Center

Delray Medical Center, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 536-bed acute care hospital, spanning 30 acres, employing over 1,700 employees, 700 physicians, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years. As both a community hospital and state-designated Level I Trauma Center Delray Medical Center offers several specialized services including state-of-the art cardiac and vascular facilities, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and weight-loss surgery.

Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital at Delray Medical Center is the only state designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in the county by the State of Florida. Delray Medical Center is also home to Fair Oaks Pavilion, a 66-bed adult psychiatry unit. For more information about our services, visit our website at www.palmbeachhealthnetwork.com.