Three-dimensional reconstruction and display of the heart, lungs and circulation by multiplanar X-ray scanning videodensitometryA device was developed which makes possible the dynamic reconstruction of the heart and lungs within the intact thorax of a living dog or human and which can record approximately 30 multiplanar X-ray images of the thorax practically instantaneously, and at frequent enough intervals of time and with sufficient density and spatial resolution to capture and resolve the most rapid changes in cardiac structural detail throughout each cardiac cycle. It can be installed in a clinical diagnostic setting as well as in a research environment and its construction and application for determination and display in real-time modes of cross sections of the functioning thorax and its contents of living animals and man is technologically feasible.
Document ID
19770009762
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Robb, R. A. (Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN, United States)
Ritman, E. L. (Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN, United States)
Wood, E. H. (Mayo Foundation Rochester, MN, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: Soc. of Photo-Opt. Instrumentation Engrs. Cardiovascular Imaging and Image Processing