Real-time three dimensional intracardiac echocardiography for guidance of cardiac interventional procedures
Journal Article
We have tested the feasibility of real-time three dimensional intracardiac echocardiography for guidance of interventional electrophysiology studies. We have constructed 2D array ultrasound transducers operating at 5MHz with 64 channels in a 12 F catheter, and of 137 channels in an 8 F catheter with a 12 F flexible interconnect. The system produces up to 60 3D scans per second and features real-time volume rendering. Using an open chest sheep model, we obtained real-time 3D images of anatomical landmarks, including the pulmonary veins and coronary sinus, which are of value in electrophysiological procedures.
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Lee, W; Light, ED; Idriss, SF; Dixon-Tulloch, E; Wolf, PD; Smith, SW
Published Date
- December 1, 2001
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 2 /
Start / End Page
- 1307 - 1310
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1051-0117
Citation Source
- Scopus