Abstract
Volumetric echocardiography can potentially give a more complete picture of cardiac dynamics than its two-dimensional (2D) counterpart. Current clinical volumetric imaging probes have relatively low frame rates, and often require ECG gating to stitch together an entire volume. This makes measuring fast dynamics of the heart as well as imaging patients with irregular heartbeats difficult. We have previously designed and manufactured 2D sparse arrays with elements seeded in a density-tapered spiral pattern for cardiac imaging. Using these prototypes, we demonstrate in this paper the first high-frame-rate volumetric closed-chest porcine cardiac as well as open-chest myocardial blood flow results. These preliminary results suggest the potential of performing high-frame-rate volumetric cardiac imaging using the sparse spiral arrays.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | IUS 2023 - IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, Proceedings |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9798350346459 |
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Publication status | Published - 7 Nov 2023 |
Event | 2023 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2023 - Montreal, Canada Duration: 3 Sept 2023 → 8 Sept 2023 |
Publication series
Series | IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS |
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ISSN | 1948-5719 |
Conference
Conference | 2023 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2023 |
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Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Montreal |
Period | 3/09/23 → 8/09/23 |
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