Novel uses of intracardiac echocardiography with a phased-array imaging catheter

J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2003 Oct;16(10):1073-7. doi: 10.1016/S0894-7317(03)00474-7.

Abstract

A newer phased-array ultrasound imaging catheter (AcuNav, Siemens, Moutainview, Calif) provides comprehensive anatomic and physiologic data during cardiac interventions. The role of this catheter in percutaneous closure procedures, transseptal ablative procedures, and valvular interventions has been reported. We describe an expanded role of intracardiac echocardiography using AcuNav imaging catheter (Siemens) in 2 clinical situations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiac Catheterization*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis
  • Coronary Artery Disease / surgery
  • Echocardiography*
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnosis
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / surgery
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement
  • Intraoperative Care*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnostic imaging
  • Myocardial Infarction / surgery
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / diagnosis
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Right / surgery