title: The latest in electronic imaging.
abstract: Development of new transducer and system technologies has led to major advances in image quality for electronic imaging catheters. New, 64-element arrays have increased sensitivity and optimized image resolution. System technology has advanced to include high speed reconstruction using 'complete data sets' of information. The incorporation of personal computer technology has enabled new user interfaces and digital image archiving. New, combined imaging and therapy catheters allow for efficient usage of devices. The debut of intravascular colour flow imaging technology promises a new dimension in the treatment of coronary artery disease.
authors.affiliation: EndoSonics Corporation, Rancho Cordova, California 95670, USA. engineering@endosonics.com
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Eberle
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D014159:Transducers; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color / Q000295:instrumentation; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000295:instrumentation*