Investor Presentaiton
Respiratory diagnostics are failing us
Spirometry: 1846
1D technology
Accurate but insensitive
20% market
Cost
EME SPIROMET
108
VQ Scan: USD $1,503 (Average estimated)
Advantages:
Perfusion analysis capability; Only modality that can
identify ventilation-perfusion mismatch; Importance in
treating pulmonary embolism & hypertension
49-50
51-52
Limitations:
⚫ High cost, poor resolution of outputs
⚫ Time consuming (1 hour to complete)
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49-50
51-52
53-
• Use of dual radioactive particulate contrast agents
raises toxicity concerns,
Expensive testing equipment needed
4DMedical™
X-ray: 1895
2D technology
Inexpensive, but tells us very
little about airflow
67% market
Nuclear Medicine: 1971
3D technology
Measures both ventilation and
perfusion, but has significant
limitations
1% market
Complex to administer, requires expert analysis,
onerous safety precautions
These four technologies account for 99% of the 382 million respiratory diagnostics test
performed per annum globally
4DMedical Limited (ASX:4DX) Investor Presentation | July 2022
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