biplane cath lab

biplane cath lab

A specialised cardiac catheterisation suite in which transoesophageal echocardiography is performed. The process uses two sets of imaging sources and cameras, each free to move independently, allowing two sets of images to be taken with each injection of radiocontrast.

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biplane cath lab

Interventional cardiology A place in a specialized cardiac catheterization suite where TEE is performed. See Transesophageal echocardiography.

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