Ultrasonic imaging of arterial structures using 3D solid modelling

A new type of vascular imaging system is presented which is designed for use in conjunction with percutaneous transluminal treatment techniques (balloon and laser angioplasty, atherectomy, etc.). Three-dimensional computer models of arterial sections are reconstructed in full volume-element (voxel) space from data acquired using a special-purpose, catheter-mounted ultrasound probe. The system is stand-alone, using commercially available computer hardware and specially created software. The software is equally compatible with source data from other modalities.<
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