Kisslo J, Firek B, Ota T, Kang D H, Fleishman C E, Stetten G, Li J, Ohazama C J, Adams D, Landolfo C, Ryan T, von Ramm O
Department of Medicine, The Center for Emergency Cardiovascular Technologies, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
Echocardiography. 2000 Nov;17(8):773-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2000.tb01236.x.
The heart is a dynamic organ with complexities in its shape. As such, it places special demands on three-dimensional techniques for reconstruction. Real-time volumetric echocardiography, which is based on phased array and parallel processing principles to enhance line density within a scan volume, provides rapid image acquisition. We introduce the principle, potential clinical importance, current limitations, and future of volumetric imaging methods.