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Non-fluoroscopic Catheter Tracking for Fluoroscopy Reduction in Interventional Electrophysiology
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2015
Radiation exposure is an underestimated risk in complex ablation procedures. Here, we describe a protocol to significantly decrease fluoroscopy time and dosage for both the patient and the lab staff by using a novel non-fluoroscopic catheter visualization system.
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Improved Registration of 3D CT Angiography with X-ray Fluoroscopy for Image Fusion During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
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2018
The aim of this study was to improve the co-registration for image fusion (IF) of pre-interventional CT data with real-time x-ray (XR) fluoroscopy during transfemoral transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
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In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy
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2021
Dual fluoroscopy accurately captures in vivo dynamic motion of human joints, which can be visualized relative to reconstructed anatomy (e.g., arthrokinematics). Herein, a detailed protocol to quantify hip arthrokinematics during weight-bearing activities of daily living is presented, including the integration of dual fluoroscopy with traditional skin marker motion capture.
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Hybrid µCT-FMT imaging and image analysis
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2015
We describe a protocol for hybrid imaging, combining fluorescence-mediated tomography (FMT) with micro computed tomography (µCT). After fusion and reconstruction, we perform interactive organ segmentation to extract quantitative measurements of the fluorescence distribution.
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Multiple-mouse Neuroanatomical Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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2011
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an increasingly popular tool for examining the phenotype of genetically altered mice. This article illustrates the methods necessary to achieve high-throughput phenotyping of genetically altered mice using multiple-mouse MRI.
FAQs
The detector does more than record an X-ray image: it converts differences in how tissues and any contrast agent absorb the beam into a live display. That conversion allows clinicians to observe movement as it occurs, rather than relying only on a static image. In clinical work, this supports assessment of functional motion and real-time procedural decisions.
Fluoroscopy imaging may use continuous or pulsed X-rays, providing two ways to generate moving displays. The overview does not specify when one mode is selected over the other, but it identifies equipment settings and exposure management as essential safety considerations. Thus, the imaging mode belongs within a broader balance between obtaining useful motion information and managing ionizing-radiation exposure.
Contrast agents contribute an additional source of X-ray absorption beyond the differences produced by tissues themselves. As the beam passes through the body, the detector captures these absorption differences and incorporates them into the moving display. Clinicians can therefore use contrast-enhanced fluoroscopic views when evaluating structures such as the gastrointestinal tract or blood vessels.
Radiation safety depends on more than simply performing the examination. Safe practice requires attention to equipment settings, shielding, and exposure management because fluoroscopy uses ionizing radiation. These controls should be integrated into both diagnostic assessments and image-guided interventions. Their purpose is to support the needed live information while addressing radiation-related considerations inherent to the technique.
A typical clinical workflow links image formation directly to the task being performed. The X-ray beam passes through the relevant body region, the detector converts absorption differences into a live display, and the clinician uses that display to guide an action. Depending on the case, that action may include catheter placement, an injection, or minimally invasive surgery.
Clinical use is determined by the structure or movement that needs evaluation. Fluoroscopy can support swallowing assessment, examination of gastrointestinal function, visualization of blood vessels, and evaluation of joint or bone movement. It also provides guidance during interventions, so the same real-time capability can contribute to diagnosis, treatment, or both within a patient’s procedure.