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Three-dimensional computed tomography in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20824746     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Objectives: To establish the feasibility of fusion of a 3-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) dataset to the routine fluoroscopic image in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Background: Routine fluoroscopic imaging in the cardiac catheterization laboratory often does not provide adequate anatomic detail for structural cardiac interventions. The modern C-arm is capable of acquiring CT-like 3D images (Syngo DynaCT), and the overlay of CT-acquired details on the fluoroscopic image may be useful. The feasibility of this new technology has not yet been reported. Methods: Three patients (presenting with three different clinical indications) were selected, all of whom had previously undergone contrast-enhanced chest CT. Anatomic details of interest were marked on the preprocedural CT, and the CT was registered to a DynaCT acquired in the catheterization laboratory. The CT:CT registration was then fused to the "real-time" fluoroscopic image. Results: Fusion of the CT to the fluoroscopic image was successful in these three patients and provided a substantial degree of anatomic guidance for catheter and device manipulation. Conclusions: We have demonstrated the ability to delineate cardiovascular structures of interest on the "real-time" fluoroscopic image using CT fusion. Future studies should address whether this technology can reduce overall contrast administration and radiation dose. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Authors:
Amar Krishnaswamy; E Murat Tuzcu; Samir R Kapadia
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2011-03-08
Journal Detail:
Title:  Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions     Volume:  77     ISSN:  1522-726X     ISO Abbreviation:  Catheter Cardiovasc Interv     Publication Date:  2011 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-26     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100884139     Medline TA:  Catheter Cardiovasc Interv     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  860-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
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