Real-time volumetric echocardiography: the technology and the possibilities

The heart is a dynamic organ with complexities in its shape. As such, it places special demands on three-dimensional techniques for reconstruction. Real-time volumetric echocardiography, which is based on phased array and parallel processing principles to enhance line density within a scan volume, p...

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Published in:	Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.) Vol. 17; no. 8; pp. 773 - 779
Main Authors:	Kisslo, J, Firek, B, Ota, T, Kang, D H, Fleishman, C E, Stetten, G, Li, J, Ohazama, C J, Adams, D, Landolfo, C, Ryan, T, von Ramm, O
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-2000
Subjects:	Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional - methods Echocardiography, Transesophageal - methods Heart Valve Diseases - diagnostic imaging Humans Sensitivity and Specificity Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:	The heart is a dynamic organ with complexities in its shape. As such, it places special demands on three-dimensional techniques for reconstruction. Real-time volumetric echocardiography, which is based on phased array and parallel processing principles to enhance line density within a scan volume, provides rapid image acquisition. We introduce the principle, potential clinical importance, current limitations, and future of volumetric imaging methods.
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ISSN:	0742-2822 1540-8175
DOI:	10.1111/j.1540-8175.2000.tb01236.x