US 8,428,220 B2 · Dynamical visualization of coronary vessels and myocardial perfusion information

Abstract

A method for dynamically visualizing coronary information and an apparatus adapted to implement such method is described. In a preferred embodiment of the method, first dynamic cardiac data is acquired during a first cardiac stage and second dynamic cardiac data is acquired during a second cardiac stage. Then, the two data sets are visualized continuously the in a superimposed presentation, wherein the first cardiac data and the second cardiac data corresponding to a same phase within the cardiac cycle are visualized simultaneously. In this way for example information about the vessel geometry may be immediately linked with information about the muscle irrigation or perfusion. Furthermore, this useful information may be displayed in a high-contrasted and low-noise presentation.

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A method for dynamically visualizing coronary information, the method comprising:

acquiring first dynamic cardiac data during a first cardiac stage during which a contrast agent is detected in a first region;
acquiring second dynamic cardiac data during a second cardiac stage during which said contrast agent is detected in a second region;
visualizing continuously the first cardiac data and the second cardiac data in a superimposed presentation which shows both the first and second regions with the contrast agent;
wherein the first cardiac data and the second cardiac data corresponding to a same phase within a cardiac cycle are visualized simultaneously and wherein a cardiac stage defines a period of time where a certain amount or volume of blood with the contrast agent, passes certain stages of blood circulation.

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Dynamical visualization of coronary vessels and myocardial perfusion information

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Dynamical visualization of coronary vessels and myocardial perfusion information

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