Interaction with Volume-Rendered Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Images in Virtual Reality

Lassó, András; Nam, Hannah H.; Dinh, Patrick V.; Pintér, Csaba; Fillion‐Robin, Jean‐Christophe; Pieper, Steve; Jhaveri, Sankhesh; Vimort, Jean-Baptiste; Martin, Ken; Asselin, Mark; McGowan, Francis X.; Kikinis, Ron; Fichtinger, Gabor; Jolley, Matthew A.

doi:10.1016/j.echo.2018.06.011

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“…For the radiologist, the ability to review 3D images in an immersive environment designed for 3D image display may offer advantages over conventional review on a two-dimensional (2D) monitor, thanks to the enhanced depth perception conferred by using stereoscopic technology, the increased field of view for 3D images (field of view is approximately 30° with a 2D display, compared with 100° with a VR display), and the possibility of intuitive image manipulation by using head motion and/or gestures (36). Future reading rooms could be made up of radiologists wearing headsets and interacting with 3D anatomy to aid with interpretation and improved understanding of complex anatomy and pathology for improved interpretations.…”

Section: Communicating With Radiology Colleagues Referring Clinicianmentioning

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Implementing Virtual and Augmented Reality Tools for Radiology Education and Training, Communication, and Clinical Care

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dvances in computing technology have enabled widespread availability of simulated reality technologies, including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). A number of fields ranging from entertainment and gaming to the military, education, and sports (1-7) have adopted these technologies for use within their respective fields. These technologies provide stereoscopic and three-dimensional (3D) immersion within an environment, as in VR, or overlaid onto a real-world background, as in AR. Many medical specialties are now exploring the application of these tools for their respective fields (8-12). VR and AR technologies are a novel means to communicate and have potential for supplementing radiology training; communicating with colleagues, referring clinicians, and patients; and aiding in interventional radiology procedures. The purpose of this review article is to summarize how three imaging departments have explored VR and AR for radiology. First, we define VR and AR. Second, we detail its application for education and training, communication, and clinical care in interventional radiology. Finally, we review the current limitations and future directions for this technology for radiology.

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“…MeVisLab https://www.mevislab.de (accessed on 30 May 2021) integrated a VR headset to enable medical applications using OpenVR [11], for a proof-of-concept of VR visualisation of 3D CT images. 3D Slicer VR [12], an extension that enabled communication between 3D Slicer https://www.slicer.org (accessed on 30 May 2021) and a VR headset, was introduced, effectively enabling VR visualisation of rendered echocardiograms. The latest developments of SlicerVR [13] allow sharing of a session between two users over the network and extend some of the existing Slicer features to VR.…”

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A Virtual Reality System for Improved Image-Based Planning of Complex Cardiac Procedures

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The intricate nature of congenital heart disease requires understanding of the complex, patient-specific three-dimensional dynamic anatomy of the heart, from imaging data such as three-dimensional echocardiography for successful outcomes from surgical and interventional procedures. Conventional clinical systems use flat screens, and therefore, display remains two-dimensional, which undermines the full understanding of the three-dimensional dynamic data. Additionally, the control of three-dimensional visualisation with two-dimensional tools is often difficult, so used only by imaging specialists. In this paper, we describe a virtual reality system for immersive surgery planning using dynamic three-dimensional echocardiography, which enables fast prototyping for visualisation such as volume rendering, multiplanar reformatting, flow visualisation and advanced interaction such as three-dimensional cropping, windowing, measurement, haptic feedback, automatic image orientation and multiuser interactions. The available features were evaluated by imaging and nonimaging clinicians, showing that the virtual reality system can help improve the understanding and communication of three-dimensional echocardiography imaging and potentially benefit congenital heart disease treatment.

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“…Immersive Extended Reality (XR) technology, which includes Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality (MR) has been proposed [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] to improve visualisation of, and interaction with, anatomical models of the heart for educational and medical applications.…”

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A Virtual Reality System for Improved Image-based Planning of Complex Cardiac Procedures

Deng¹,

Wheeler²,

Toussaint³

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The intricate nature of congenital heart disease requires understanding of complex, patient-specific three-dimensional dynamic anatomy of the heart, from imaging data such as three-dimensional echocardiography for successful outcomes from surgical and interventional procedures. Conventional clinical systems use flat screens and therefore display remains two-dimensional, which undermines the full understanding of the three-dimensional dynamic data. Additionally, control of three-dimensional visualisation with two-dimensional tools is often difficult, so used only by imaging specialists. In this paper we describe a virtual reality system for immersive surgery planning using dynamic three-dimensional echocardiography, which enables fast prototyping for visualisation such as volume rendering, multi-planar reformatting, flow visualisation, and advanced interaction such as three-dimensional cropping, windowing, measurement, haptic feedback, automatic image orientation, and multi-user interactions. The available features were evaluated by imaging and non-imaging clinicians, showing that the virtual reality system can help improve understanding and communication of the three-dimensional echocardiography imaging and potentially benefit congenital heart disease treatment.

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Interaction with Volume-Rendered Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Images in Virtual Reality

Cited by 18 publications

References 3 publications

Implementing Virtual and Augmented Reality Tools for Radiology Education and Training, Communication, and Clinical Care

Implementing Virtual and Augmented Reality Tools for Radiology Education and Training, Communication, and Clinical Care

A Virtual Reality System for Improved Image-Based Planning of Complex Cardiac Procedures

A Virtual Reality System for Improved Image-based Planning of Complex Cardiac Procedures

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