Optimal image reconstruction using multidetector‐row computed tomography to facilitate cardiac resynchronization therapy. Issue 7 (6th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Izawa, Yu; Mori, Shumpei; Nishii, Tatsuya; Matsuzoe, Hiroki; Imada, Hiroshi; Suehiro, Hideya; Nakayama, Kazuhiko; Matsumoto, Kensuke; Tanaka, Hidekazu; Fujiwara, Sei; Fukuzawa, Koji; Hirata, Ken‐ichi
• Is Part Of: Echocardiography. Volume 34:Issue 7(2017)
• Page Start: 1073
• Page End: 1076
• Publication Date: 2017-07-06
• Subjects: cardiac resynchronization therapy -- computed tomography -- echocardiography; Echocardiography -- Periodicals; Echocardiography -- Periodicals; 616.1207543
• DOI: 10.1111/echo.13571
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0742-2822

Abstract

Abstract : Preprocedural recognition of the segment of latest mechanical contraction along with the anatomy of the coronary venous system is important for successful and effective cardiac resynchronization therapy. We present a case of ischemic cardiomyopathy who underwent implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy device with a defibrillator, which was facilitated by preprocedural computed tomographic images reconstructed to visualize the left ventricular slab and the coronary venous system simultaneously on the cardiac contour. The present reconstruction method using computed tomography is optimal and feasible method to incorporate the echocardiographic findings into the procedure performed under fluoroscopy appropriately.