INTRODUCTION: The ability to perform coronary angiography at the bedside has multiple applications. METHODS: In this study, we compare the images obtained in 100 patients undergoing elective coronary angiography for coronary heart disease, with a portable X-ray imaging system (OEC 9600 Cardiac Version) to those obtained with a traditional fixed system (Siemens Coroskop C). RESULTS: A complete concordance between the systems for lesion location, stenosis quantification, morphologic characterization, TI-MI flow and collaterals was found. CONCLUSIONS: These findings demonstrate that a portable imaging system can produce high-quality images. The feasibility of performing a complete diagnostic procedure and the routine use of the system require more specific evaluation.
INTRODUCTION: The ability to perform coronary angiography at the bedside has multiple applications. METHODS: In this study, we compare the images obtained in 100 patients undergoing elective coronary angiography for coronary heart disease, with a portable X-ray imaging system (OEC 9600 Cardiac Version) to those obtained with a traditional fixed system (Siemens Coroskop C). RESULTS: A complete concordance between the systems for lesion location, stenosis quantification, morphologic characterization, TI-MI flow and collaterals was found. CONCLUSIONS: These findings demonstrate that a portable imaging system can produce high-quality images. The feasibility of performing a complete diagnostic procedure and the routine use of the system require more specific evaluation.
Authors: Ramazan Akdemir; Hakan Ozhan; Mehmet Yazici; Huseyin Gunduz; Enver Erbilen; Sinan Albayrak; Cihangir Uyan Journal: Ann Saudi Med Date: 2004 Jul-Aug Impact factor: 1.526