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Ultrasonic two-dimensional imaging of the heart with multiscan
- Publication date
- 6 February 1980
- Publisher
- The introduction of the prototype of an ultrasonic linear
array scanner in 1971, confronted us with a type of diagnostic
information which was different from conventional
cardiac imaging techniques. With the use of ultrasound,
cardiac structures were now displayed in a direct and
positive manner rather than as shadows or negative
impressions in contrast media as seen with X-ray and
angiocardiographic techniques. Imaging in multiple new
planes through the heart now became possible. These planes
were difficult or impossible to visualize With other
techniques. Therefore hardly any knowledge about the
anatomic information in these images existed. The major
aim of this thesis is to present the implementation into
the clinical practice of cardiology of the linear array
system which was developed at the Thoraxcenter in
Rotterdam