European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 241-248, June 2008

Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography: An update

Department of Cardiology, “Ospedali Riuniti”OO.RR, viale L Pinto, 1. 71100 Foggia, Italy

Received 15 January 2007; received in revised form 26 June 2007; accepted 28 June 2007. published online 31 March 2008.

Abstract 

Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography (RT3DE) is the only on-line 3D method based on real-time volumetric scanning, as compared with other 3D imaging techniques such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, which are based on post-acquisition reconstruction and not on volumetric scanning. In recent years, several studies have revealed possible advantages of 3DE in daily clinical practice. The aim of this manuscript is to give a brief review of the development of the clinical applications of RT3DE.

Keywords: Real-time three-dimensional echocardiography, LIVE three-dimensional echocardiography, New technologies, Cardiac imaging

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PII: S0953-6205(08)00075-7

doi:10.1016/j.ejim.2007.06.034

European Journal of Internal Medicine
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 241-248, June 2008

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