Method and system for probe positioning in transesophageal echoc

Details Method and system for probe positioning in transesophageal echoc Method and system for probe positioning in transesophageal echoc

1997-06-18

1999-05-25

Jaworski, Francis J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

600463, A61B 500, A61B 800

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active

059065788

ABSTRACT:
A method of optimally positioning an imaging device comprising the steps of storing a reference image; continuously obtaining an acquired view with the imaging device; determining whether the imaging device is in an optimal position by periodically comparing the acquired image with the reference image; and adjusting the position of the imaging device if the imaging device is not in an optimal position.

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