Finding an application for an ultrasound probe tracking system and proving its suitability: Validation of a robotic arm for 3D reconstruction of human anatomical features with ultrasound stitching

Ultrasound imaging is a widely available and highly portable real-time, ionizing radiation-free imaging modality used as first-line in multiple areas. Conventionally, its use is focused on providing 2D imaging using ultrasound probes. However, with the introduction of matrix probes, the acquisition of 3D scans became possible enabling the...

Application of ultrasound to remove thrombi from the Left ventricular assist device

Due to limited number of donor hearts and stringent eligibility criteria for heart transplant the Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) has emerged as a relevant treatment option for heart failure. Occlusion in the form of a thrombus (blood clot) is a feared complication associated with the LVAD. The ability of ultrasound to result in effects...

3D Transesophageal echocardiography using a fast-rotating transducer

Echocardiography is a diagnostic modality which is widely used in cardiology, using ultrasound to image the living heart and assess its physiological function. Three-dimensional echocardiography surpasses the visual limitations of conventional echocar-diography, offering a three-dimensional perspective of the heart. Traditional techniques for...