[A new method for quantification of 2-dimensional echocardiographic images of the left ventricle (author's transl)].
A computer-supported system was designed for processing of 2-dimensional echocardiographic images of the left ventricle. The purpose of the method is to improve quantitative analysis of regional contraction patterns of the ventricle, using a 3-dimensional reconstruction technique. The definition of the spatial position of the transducer and a computer assisted outlining of the ventricle are the main features of the system. The usefulness of this method was demonstrated in a preliminary study.
D003201:Computers; D004452:Echocardiography / Q000379:methods*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D008955:Models, Cardiovascular; D009200:Myocardial Contraction
Ein neues Verfahren zur Messung 2-dimensionaler sonographischer Schnittbilder des linken Ventrikels.