A newly developed matrix array probe allows real-time three-dimensional echocardiography with instantaneous on-line volume-rendered reconstruction, overcoming limitations of previous methods.
A novel matrix array transducer enables real-time three-dimensional echocardiography, overcoming previous limitations of tedious data acquisition and post-processing.
Three-dimensional echocardiography has multiple advantages over two-dimensional echocardiography, such as accurate left ventricular quantification and improved spatial relationships. However, clinical use of three-dimensional echocardiography has been impeded by tedious and time-consuming methods for data acquisition and post-processing. A newly developed matrix array probe, which allows real-time three-dimensional imaging with instantaneous on-line volume-rendered reconstruction, direct manipulation of thresholding, and cut planes on the ultrasound unit may overcome the aforementioned limitations. This report will review current methods of three-dimensional data acquisition, emphasizing the real-time methods and clinical applications of the new matrix array probe.
Sugeng et al. (Wed,) reported a review. Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography using a matrix array transducer vs. Two-dimensional echocardiography was evaluated. A newly developed matrix array probe allows real-time three-dimensional echocardiography with instantaneous on-line volume-rendered reconstruction, overcoming limitations of previous methods.