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Portable fluoroscopic X-ray systems and traditional fixed angiographic systems: a comparison in the detection of
G Carosio1, G Taverna, G Ballestrero
1Laboratorio di Emodinamica, Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo, Alessandria.
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.