Abstract:
The present invention provides a method, including: introducing an instrument into a cavity of a subject; obtaining a first image from a first imaging modality; identifying on the first image from the first imaging modality at least one element, obtaining a second image from a second imaging modality; generating a compatible virtual image from the first image from the first imaging modality; mapping planning data on the compatible virtual image; coarse registering of the second image from the second imaging modality to the first image from the first imaging modality; identifying at least one element of the mapped planning data from the compatible virtual image; identifying a corresponding element on the second imaging modality; mapping the corresponding element on the second imaging modality; fine registering of the second image from the second imaging modality to the first image from the first imaging modality; generating a third image.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a medical imaging apparatus for providing information about an object. The invention further relates to a method for providing information about an object. In order to improve the preparation and the visual reception of information relating to an object during medical interventions, a medical imaging apparatus for providing information about an object is provided that comprises an image acquisition device an interventional device, a processing device and a display device. The image acquisition device detects object data from at least one region of interest of an object and provides the object data to the processing device. The interventional device detects physiological parameters of the object depending on the position of a predetermined area of the interventional device in relation to the object and provides the physiological parameters to the processing device. Further, the processing device transforms at least a part of the object data into image data and converts the physiological parameters into physiological data. The processing device then modifies at least one image parameter of the image data depending on the physiological data and thereby transforms the image data into modified live image data which is provided to the display device displaying a modified live image.
Abstract:
A method 48 for enhancing the visualization of a plurality of objects 12, 14, 16, 18 within an imaged subject 20. The method 48 includes acquiring 50 a plurality of images 38 of the plurality of objects 12, 14, 16, 18 disposed in the imaged subject 20 and supported by a plurality of guide wires 16, 18; generating 52 a complex deformation field 54 based at least in part on a plurality of landmarks 16, 18, 104, 106, 108, 110 disposed in the plurality of images 38; and generating 56 a composite image 46, 58 based at least in part on the complex deformation field 54. The complex deformation field 54 models deformation induced on the plurality of objects 12, 14, 16, 18 by at least two or more guide wires 16, 18 of the plurality.
Abstract:
A method of performing calibration scan and measurement scan in one and the same scanning operation with a calibration object having the fiducial marks arranged in positions spanning a volume enclosing at least a central portion of the measuring object. This avoids the need for one or more separate calibration scans to be performed in addition to the scanning of the measurement object. Considerable time is thereby saved. The fiducial objects are thus distributed, preferably evenly, around the measuring object, whereby homogeneous calibration is ensured. After having performed a scan of the measuring object together with the calibration object and thereby obtained scan data on the measuring object and corresponding scan data on the calibration object the scan data on the fiducial marks of the calibration object are used to calibrate the CT scanner, and the scan data on the measuring object are used to calculate geometric properties of the measuring object.
Abstract:
An X-ray apparatus includes a C-arm for adjusting a position of an X-ray source; a table on which an object is positioned; a data obtaining unit for obtaining position information of a target in the object; and a control unit for moving at least one of the C-arm and the table to allow tracking of the target based on the position information when capturing an X-ray image.
Abstract:
Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some instances, the intravascular device is a guide wire with an adhesive filled flexible element. For example, in some implementations a sensing guide wire includes a flexible elongate member; a flexible element extending distally from the flexible elongate member; a core member extending within a lumen of the flexible element; at least one flexible adhesive filling at least a portion of the lumen between the core member and the flexible element along a length of the flexible element; and a sensing element positioned distal of the flexible element. Methods of making, manufacturing, and/or assembling such intravascular devices and associated systems are also provided.