[Use of photogrammetry for evaluating the effectiveness of percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty]

Kardiol Pol. 1989:32 Suppl 1:30-5.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

In 16 patients which underwent PTCA of a right or left coronary artery, analysis of coronarographic image using the stecometer (a precise instrument measuring background coordinates) was performed. Segment of a coronary artery in which PTCA was performed, was estimated in projections: RAO 30 degrees and LAO 60 degrees with a cranial 30 degrees-45 degrees view before and after the procedure. Totally, 72 arteriograms were evaluated. Measurements data were processed by a computer under a written program. Obtained results were presented digitally as a coordinates list and graphically as automatically plotted by Digigraf, drawings in the scale of 10:1 or 20:1. Obtained results were convergent with the hitherto applied method of coronary arteries stenoses approximate assessment.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary*
  • Coronary Disease / pathology
  • Coronary Disease / physiopathology
  • Coronary Disease / therapy*
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology
  • Coronary Vessels / physiopathology*
  • Equipment Design
  • Humans
  • Photogrammetry / instrumentation
  • Photogrammetry / methods
  • Vascular Patency / physiology