Novel Post-Processing Image for the Visualization of the Coronary Sinus by Multidetector-Row Computed Tomography Before Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Edge-Enhanced Image

Minoru Yamada; Masahiro Jinzaki; Sachio Kuribayashi; Kozo Sato; Yutaka Tanami; Kotaro Fukumoto; Kojiro Tanimoto; Toshiaki Sato; Kyoko Soejima; Satoshi Ogawa

doi:10.1253/circj.72.487

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Novel Post-Processing Image for the Visualization of the Coronary Sinus by Multidetector-Row Computed Tomography Before Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Edge-Enhanced Image

Minoru Yamada, Masahiro Jinzaki, Sachio Kuribayashi, Kozo Sato, Yutaka Tanami, Kotaro Fukumoto, Kojiro Tanimoto, Toshiaki Sato, Kyoko Soejima, Satoshi Ogawa

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Keywords: Cardiac resynchronization therapy, Coronary vein, Multidetector-row computed tomography

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2008 Volume 72 Issue 3 Pages 487-488

DOI https://doi.org/10.1253/circj.72.487

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Background Before performing cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), it is useful to visualize the position of the coronary sinus (CS) orifice where the CS lead is inserted. Methods and Results A raysum image was created in which the outermost 1-voxel layer of the right atrium (RA) and CS was extracted. This image enabled visualization of the positional relationship between the RA and CS ostium using the same geometry as retrograde CS venography. Conclusion New post-processing imaging of the CS orifice will make the procedure of CRT safer. (Circ J 2008; 72: 487 - 488)

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