Key result
Novel real-time 3D TEE probe successfully captures in vivo volumetric images of canine cardiac anatomy.
Why the study?
Transesophageal echocardiography requires improved imaging capabilities for detailed visualization of cardiac structures distant from the chest wall.
Population
In vivo canine cardiac anatomy and water tank testing
Comparison
Real-time 3D TEE probe vs conventional TEE imaging capabilities
Design
Preclinical development and testing of a 3D TEE probe
Authors
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Demonstrates in vivo feasibility in canines; leaves open human translation and prospective clinical validation.
A newly fabricated real-time 3D TEE probe demonstrated technical feasibility and successfully acquired volumetric images of canine cardiac anatomy in vivo.
Pua et al. (2004) studied this question. Real-time 3D TEE probe was evaluated on Device performance and imaging capability. A newly fabricated real-time 3D transesophageal echocardiography probe successfully acquired volumetric images of in vivo canine cardiac anatomy, displaying atrial views and mitral valve function.
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