Dynamic 3D echocardiography in virtual reality

Annemien E van den Bosch; Anton H J Koning; Folkert J Meijboom; Jackie S McGhie; Maarten L Simoons; Peter J van der Spek; Ad J J C Bogers

doi:10.1186/1476-7120-3-37

Dynamic 3D echocardiography in virtual reality

Annemien E van den Bosch
, Anton H J Koning
, Folkert J Meijboom
, Jackie S McGhie
, Maarten L Simoons
, Peter J van der Spek
, Ad J J C Bogers

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	37
Journal	Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Volume	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1476-7120-3-37
Publication status	Published - 2005

Keywords

Computer Graphics
Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional
Feasibility Studies
Holography
Humans
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Pilot Projects
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
User-Computer Interface

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