Fragment reconstruction of coronary arteries by transesophageal echocardiography: a method for visualizing coronary arteries with ultrasound

Circulation
Philipp S Wild, Rainer J Zotz

Abstract

If transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is to play a role in coronary diagnostics, satisfactory image documentation of the coronary status is indispensable so that the requirements for validity and quality assurance of a medical examination can be met. Our goal was to develop a suitable and valid procedure for imaging coronary arteries with 2D TEE. After pilot trials and formulation of requirements, a new method of imaging coronary arteries was designed, supported by theoretical and mathematical principles: FRC-TEE, or fragment reconstruction of coronary arteries by means of 2D TEE. The method generates images of successive vessel fragments so that reconstruction in a summation picture is possible. The procedure orients itself to the vessel and ensures proof of identity by permanently following it on the screen. FRC-TEE was evaluated in 12 consecutive patients with an indication for TEE. One hundred percent visualization in proximal, middle, and distal segments was achieved. The total lengths visualized were 10.74+/-2.56 cm for the right and 8.67+/-1.12 cm for the left coronary artery. Stents and stenoses within the vessels were identified convincingly. Because of a technical problem, investigation of the left anterior descen...Continue Reading

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May 21, 2008·European Journal of Echocardiography : the Journal of the Working Group on Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology·Philipp S WildRainer J Zotz
Jul 31, 2008·European Journal of Echocardiography : the Journal of the Working Group on Echocardiography of the European Society of Cardiology·Clemens von Birgelen, Patrick M J Verhorst

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