Dynamic cardiac imaging using a focused, phased-array ultrasound system.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

A two-dimensional ultrasound imaging system capable of producing high resolution, cross-sectional images of the heart in real-time has been developed. This system relies upon phased-array principles to rapidly steer and focus the ultrasound beam through the cardiac structures under investigation. A hand-held, linear array of 24 transducers is manipulated on the anterior chest wall to image various cardiac structures. Images of high line density are presented in selectable sector arcs to a maximum of 90 degrees. This imaging system has proved particularly useful for the detection of a variety of left ventricular and cardiac valvular disease.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Kisslo, JA; vonRamm, OT; Thurstone, FL

Published Date

  • July 1977

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 63 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 61 - 68

PubMed ID

  • 879196

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0002-9343

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/0002-9343(77)90118-8

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States