A Pre-operative CT and Non-contrast-enhanced C-arm CT Registration Framework for Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation

Aortic valve disease is the most frequent valvular disease in western countries. According to a population-based study [1], 1.8% of the global population is affected by the disease. Compared to the well established open-chest valve surgery, minimal invasive trans-catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an emerging technique that is especially suitable for non-operable and high-risk surgical candidates with a severe aortic stenosis. Furthermore, it has the potential to replace the open heart surgery for regular risk patients.

Source: Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics - July 19, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Yongning Lu, Ying Sun, Rui Liao, Sim Heng Ong Source Type: research