Vista IQ Heat Diffusion Technology for Lump Triage
The underlying principle of VISTA iQ Heat Diffusion Imaging (HDI) technology is that benign and malignant tissues display different Heat Transfer Rates due to differences in composition, metabolism, tissue morphology, and vascular networks, which affect their thermophysical properties. This innovative screening modality relies on the unique thermal signals recorded by the device, as the tissue is heated and left to cool down.
Advanced Heat-Diffusion Technology: The New First Step in Lump Triage
Driven by advanced AI, Vista IQ delivers accurate, non-invasive, in-room results in 40 seconds. Moving device specifications to the front line of clinical confidence.
Heat-diffusion technology
Advanced imaging technology that measures tissue heat transfer rates to safely rule out skin cancer.
AI analysis
Cloud-based AI algorithms analyze thermal patterns instantly to calculate an accurate cancer risk value.
Three steps. One decision.
Fast, simple, and led by your nursing team. The scan takes 40 seconds; the full workflow under five minutes.
Clip
Carefully trim fur to create a small, clear patch for direct skin contact.
Scan
Place the device over the prepared mass for a quick, 40-second non-invasive scan.
Result
Immediate cancer risk assessment on-screen within seconds of finishing the scan.
Diagnostic Pathway Comparison
Where Vista IQ Sits in Your Clinic
Scan the full lump
Scan the full lump
The Vista IQ Colour Scale
The AI evaluates tissue behaviour and delivers an immediate clinical indicator, allowing vets to confidently map out the patient pathway.
Blue (Low Probability)
High Negative Predictive Value indicates a very low likelihood of malignancy. This supports the "It's probably nothing" clinical conversation, giving owners peace of mind while reducing unnecessary FNAs.
Orange (Intermediate)
Indicated for monitoring or further baseline investigation.
Red (High Probability)
Clear indicator that further diagnostic investigations, such as FNA or biopsy, are required immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Vista IQ replace FNA?
No. Vista IQ is explicitly not a replacement for FNA or any other downstream diagnostic. It sits at the front of the existing diagnostic pathway as a calm, fast, confident first step that determines whether those further investigations are needed at all.
Why is high NPV important for a screening tool?
With a 98% Negative Predictive Value (NPV), a low-probability result gives you ultimate confidence when telling a client "It's probably nothing". This protects your clinic from missing critical cases while eliminating unnecessary, stressful procedures.
How does the nurse-led workflow impact our vets’ daily consulting capacity?
Nurses run the 40-second scan and report generation start-to-finish, so vets spend zero time on initial triage. Vets simply review the under-two-minute results to confirm the clinical decision, shifting the operational burden, maximising consult capacity, and giving your nursing team rewarding clinical autonomy.
See Vista IQ in action at your clinic
Book a 30-minute demo in-clinic or online or leave your number and we’ll call you back within one business day.