Artifacts in Three-Dimensional Transesophageal Echocardiography - 22/04/14
, Alamelu Ramamurthi, MD b, Maria Cristina Dequarti, MD a, Laura Anna Leo, MD a, Tiziano Moccetti, MD a, Natesa Pandian, MD bAbstract |
Three-dimensional (3D) transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is subject to the same types of artifacts encountered on two-dimensional TEE. However, when displayed in a 3D format, some of the artifacts appear more “realistic,” whereas others are unique to image acquisition and postprocessing. Three-dimensional TEE is increasingly used in the setting of percutaneous catheter-based interventions and ablation procedures, and 3D artifacts caused by the metallic components of catheters and devices are particularly frequent. Knowledge of these artifacts is of paramount relevance to avoid misinterpretation of 3D images. Although artifacts and pitfalls on two-dimensional echocardiography are well described and classified, a systematic description of artifacts in 3D transesophageal echocardiographic images and how they affect 3D imaging is still absent. The aim of this review is to describe the most relevant artifacts on 3D TEE, with particular emphasis on those occurring during percutaneous interventions for structural heart disease and ablation procedures.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Artifacts, Three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography, Percutaneous catheter-based interventions
Abbreviations : IAS, TEE, 3D, 2D
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Vol 27 - N° 5
P. 453-462 - mai 2014 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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