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High-resolution reformatted images from 64-detector CT provide accurate anatomic information for locating important landmarks relative to the cardiac conduction system for electrophysiologic interventions.
64-detector CT provides exquisite anatomic detail of the cardiac conduction system, which can facilitate faster and more accurate placement of ablation catheters and pacemaker leads.
Stresses common anatomic language for EP procedures; leaves open standardized imaging integration across specialties.
The rapid development of clinical cardiac electrophysiology has triggered a renewed interest in the anatomy of the heart. A thorough knowledge of cardiac anatomy is a prerequisite for successful electrophysiologic procedures. Accurate description of the cardiac anatomy requires the use of a common language in describing this anatomy, as well as close interaction between radiologists, cardiologists, and surgeons. Given its capacity to provide relevant anatomic information in exquisite detail, multidetector computed tomography (CT) has the potential to allow faster and more accurate placement of intracardiac ablation catheters and pacemaker leads relative to the anatomy of interest. High-resolution reformatted images from 64-detector CT data provide accurate anatomic information for locating important landmarks relative to the cardiac conduction system or to current electrophysiologic interventions and cardiac resynchronization therapy.
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Saremi et al. (2007) conducted a review in Cardiac anatomy relevant to electrophysiologic techniques. 64-detector computed tomography (CT) was evaluated. High-resolution reformatted images from 64-detector CT provide accurate anatomic information for locating important landmarks relative to the cardiac conduction system for electrophysiologic interventions.
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