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[Real time 3D echocardiography]Three-dimensional representation of the heart is an old concern. Usually, 3D reconstruction of the cardiac mass is made by successive acquisition of 2D sections, the spatial localisation and orientation of which require complex guiding systems. More recently, the concept of volumetric acquisition has been introduced. A matricial emitter-receiver probe complex with parallel data processing provides instantaneous of a pyramidal 64 degrees x 64 degrees volume. The image is restituted in real time and is composed of 3 planes (planes B and C) which can be displaced in all spatial directions at any time during acquisition. The flexibility of this system of acquisition allows volume and mass measurement with greater accuracy and reproducibility, limiting inter-observer variability. Free navigation of the planes of investigation allows reconstruction for qualitative and quantitative analysis of valvular heart disease and other pathologies. Although real time 3D echocardiography is ready for clinical usage, some improvements are still necessary to improve its conviviality. Then real time 3D echocardiography could be the essential tool for understanding, diagnosis and management of patients.
Document ID
20040112338
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Bauer, F.
(Hopital Charles-Nicolle 1, rue de Germont, 76000 Rouen)
Shiota, T.
Thomas, J. D.
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 2001
Publication Information
Publication: Archives des maladies du coeur et des vaisseaux
Volume: 94
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0003-9683
Subject Category
Life Sciences (General)
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Review
Non-NASA Center
NASA Discipline Cardiopulmonary
Review, Tutorial

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