Intraoperative evaluation of coronary anatomy.
Intraoperative evaluation of coronary anatomy without arteriotomy is possible with the aid of high-frequency echocardiography (HFE). The 12 MHz linear scanner can image the coronary arteries with good resolution in the transverse section and the longitudinal course. Indications are the visualization of coronary vessels, localization of stenoses and occlusions, the measurement of vessels and stenoses and the evaluation of anastomoses.
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Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of the Saarland, Homburg/Saar, FRG.
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003326:Coronary Circulation; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000473:pathology; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*