Dynamic 3D echocardiography in virtual reality

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Background: This pilot study was performed to evaluate whether virtual reality is applicable for three-dimensional echocardiography and if three-dimensional echocardiographic 'holograms' have the potential to become a clinically useful tool. Methods: Three-dimensional echocardiographic data sets from 2 normal subjects and from 4 patients with a mitral valve pathological condition were included in the study. The three-dimensional data sets were acquired with the Philips Sonos 7500 echo-system and transferred to the BARCO (Barco N.V., Kortrijk, Belgium) I-space. Ten independent observers assessed the 6 three-dimensional data sets with and without mitral valve pathology. After 10 minutes' instruction in the I-Space, all of the observers could use the virtual pointer that is necessary to create cut planes in the hologram. Results: The 10 independent observers correctly assessed the normal and pathological mitral valve in the holograms (analysis time approximately 10 minutes). Conclusion: this report shows that dynamic holographic imaging of three-dimensional echocardiographic data is feasible. However, the applicability and use-fullness of this technology in clinical practice is still limited. © 2005 van den Bosch et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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Van Den Bosch, A. E., Koning, A. H. J., Meijboom, F. J., McGhie, J. S., Simoons, M. L., Van Der Spek, P. J., & Bogers, A. J. J. C. (2005). Dynamic 3D echocardiography in virtual reality. Cardiovascular Ultrasound, 3. https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-7120-3-37

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