Improved visualization of myocardial function and morphology by 3D fusion of TL-201 stress and rest SPECT studies with biplane angiograms

Author

Rilinger, N. ; Köhler, L. ; Jensch, P. ; Niemann, H. ; Reil, G.-H.

Author_Institution

City Hospital of Oldenburg, Germany

fYear

1991

fDate

23-26 Sep 1991

Firstpage

621

Lastpage

623

Abstract

The aim of this study was to support the clinical routine and to optimize clinical treatment planning by integrated visualization of stress and rest Tl 201 single-photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT) studies. An integrated imaging of SPECT and biplane angiograms can improve the visualization of myocardial function and morphology. By comparing stress and rest studies myocardial scintigraphy allows the evaluation of myocardial viability. In addition, the results of angiographic examinations must be considered. The authors demonstrate a way in which the diagnostician can concentrate on relevant aspects of these examinations. Three dimensional reconstruction techniques applied to scintigraphic and angiographic examinations are the basis for an improved visualization of myocardial function and morphology

Keywords

cardiology; computerised tomography; diagnostic radiography; muscle; radioisotope scanning and imaging; 3D fusion; 3D reconstruction techniques; ²⁰¹Tl stress studies; SPECT; biplane angiograms; clinical treatment planning optimization; integrated imaging; myocardial function visualization; myocardial morphology; nuclear medicine; single-photon-emission computed tomography; Angiography; Arteries; Cities and towns; Coronary arteriosclerosis; Hospitals; Image reconstruction; Morphology; Myocardium; Stress; Visualization;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Computers in Cardiology 1991, Proceedings.

Conference_Location

Venice

Print_ISBN

0-8186-2485-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/CIC.1991.168988

Filename

168988