3D imaging for catheter interventions by use of positioning system
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Apr 22, 2004
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Nov 7, 2002
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Mar 11, 2002
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A method of locating and visualizing a medical catheter that has been introduced into an area of examination within a patient A method of locating and visualizing a medical catheter that has been introduced into an area of examination within a patient, in particular during a cardiac examination or treatment, comprising the following steps: using a 3D image data set of the area of examination and generating a 3D reconstructed image of the area of examination, continuously or intermittently locating the spatial position of the tip of the catheter by means of a position locating system, with a position locating means being integrated into the tip of said catheter, displaying the 3D reconstructed image and displaying the tip of the catheter in its accurate position in the 3D reconstructed image on a monitor, with the coordinate system of the position locating system and the coordinate system of the 3D reconstructed image being registered with respect to each other.
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