US20100063400A1 - Method and apparatus for catheter guidance using a combination of ultrasound and x-ray imaging - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to dual modality imaging and more particularly to vascular interventional radiology.
- Vascular interventional radiology often involves angioplasty using a balloon catheter. Once in place, such as in an area of stenosis, the balloon is inflated, compressing the plaque against the walls of the vessel with the purpose of creating a larger lumen.
- fluoroscopy is used to track the insertion of a guide wire in real-time to an area in which the balloon catheter will be deployed.
- Vasculature is not visible on the fluoroscopic images, and thus a bolus of contrast is often injected through a guidance catheter to provide an image of the arterial tree. Precise guidance of the guide wire and catheter are needed to avoid damage to anatomical structures.
- the subject or patient typically receives a high dose of radiation over the course of the procedure, as do persons standing nearby.
- the contrast agent is quickly cleared by the body, and thus multiple doses of contrast are often injected, which in some cases may result in contrast induced nephrotoxicity, as well as additional cost.
- an apparatus for tracking movement of a foreign object within a subject has an X-ray fluoroscopic system with an X-ray detector and an ultrasound system that has a probe with a position sensor.
- a display is configured to display a static X-ray image acquired by the X-ray fluoroscopic system and a real-time ultrasound image acquired by the ultrasound system.
- the X-ray image and the ultrasound image each display at least a portion of the foreign object and at least a portion of surrounding area.
- a tracking module is configured to track movement of the foreign object within the ultrasound image and the display is further configured to display an indication of the movement of the foreign object on the X-ray image.
- a method for positioning a guide wire within a subject comprises displaying a static X-ray image comprising at least a tip of a guide wire and vessels indicated by contrast.
- a live ultrasound image is displayed that includes at least the tip of the guide wire and at least a portion of the vessels.
- the guide wire is identified on both the X-ray image and the ultrasound image. Movement of the guide wire is indicated on the X-ray image based on movement of the guide wire that is detected in the ultrasound image.
- an apparatus for positioning a guide wire within the vasculature of a subject has an X-ray detector configured to detect X-rays that are generated by an X-ray tube and transmitted through a subject.
- An ultrasound probe has a position sensor.
- At least one display is configured to display a static contrast-enhanced X-ray image that is detected by the X-ray detector and a real-time ultrasound image that is acquired by the ultrasound probe.
- the X-ray image and the ultrasound image display at least a portion of a guide wire.
- a registration module is configured to register the X-ray and ultrasound images with respect to each other based on a point identified in each of the X-ray and ultrasound images.
- the display is further configured to display an indication of movement of the guide wire on the X-ray image based on movement of the guide wire detected within the ultrasound image.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an ultrasound system interconnected with an X-ray fluoroscopic system formed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a method for tracking movement of a foreign object on an image acquired by a first imaging system based on movement of the object within an image acquired by a second imaging system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a contrast-enhanced X-ray image on a display that shows the vascular tree pattern and a guide wire and guidance catheter inserted into a vessel in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 illustrates the X-ray image and a real-time ultrasound image showing a guide wire in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates the X-ray image and a real-time ultrasound projection image in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- the functional blocks are not necessarily indicative of the division between hardware circuitry.
- one or more of the functional blocks e.g., processors or memories
- the programs may be stand alone programs, may be incorporated as subroutines in an operating system, may be functions in an installed software package, and the like. It should be understood that the various embodiments are not limited to the arrangements and instrumentality shown in the drawings.
- FIG. 1 illustrates an ultrasound system interconnected with an X-ray fluoroscopic system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
- a table 100 or bed is provided for supporting a subject 102 .
- An X-ray tube 104 or other generator is connected to an X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 .
- the X-ray tube 104 is positioned above the subject 102 , but it should be understood that the X-ray tube 104 may be moved to other positions with respect to the subject 102 .
- a detector 108 is positioned opposite the X-ray tube 104 with the subject 102 there-between.
- the detector 108 may be any known detector capable of detecting X-ray radiation.
- the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 has at least a memory 110 , a processor 112 and at least one user input 114 , such as a keyboard, trackball, pointer, touch panel, and the like.
- the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 causes the X-ray tube 104 to generate X-rays and the detector 108 detects an image. Fluoroscopy may be accomplished by activating the X-ray tube 104 continuously or at predetermined intervals while the detector 108 detects corresponding images. Detected image(s) may be displayed on a display 116 that may be configured to display a single image or more than one image at the same time.
- An ultrasound system 122 communicates with the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 via a connection 124 .
- the connection 124 may be a wired or wireless connection.
- the ultrasound system 122 may transmit or convey ultrasound imaging data to the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 .
- the communication between the systems 106 and 122 may be one-way or two-way, allowing image data, commands and information to be transmitted between the two systems 106 and 122 .
- the ultrasound system 122 may be a stand-alone system that may be moved from room to room, such as a cart-based system, hand-carried system, or other portable system.
- An operator may position an ultrasound probe 126 on the subject 102 to image an area of interest within the subject 102 .
- the ultrasound probe 126 has a position sensor 142 .
- the ultrasound system 122 has at least a memory 128 , a processor 130 , and a user input 132 .
- a display 134 may be provided.
- images acquired using the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 may be displayed as a first image 118 and images acquired using the ultrasound system 122 may be displayed as a second image 120 on the display 116 , forming a dual display configuration.
- two side-by-side monitors (not shown) may be used.
- the images acquired by both the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 and the ultrasound system 122 may be acquired in known manners.
- the ultrasound system 122 may be a 3D-capable miniaturized ultrasound system that is connected to the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 via the connection 124 .
- miniaturized means that the ultrasound system 122 is configured to be carried in a person's hand, pocket, briefcase-sized case, or backpack.
- the ultrasound system 122 may be a hand-carried device having a size of a typical laptop computer, for instance, having dimensions of approximately 2.5 inches in depth, approximately 14 inches in width, and approximately 12 inches in height.
- the ultrasound system 122 may weigh about ten pounds, and thus is easily portable by the operator.
- An integrated display such as the display 134 , may be configured to display an ultrasound image as well as an X-ray image acquired by the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 .
- the ultrasound system 122 may be a 3D capable pocket-sized ultrasound system.
- the pocket-sized ultrasound system may be approximately 2 inches wide, approximately 4 inches in length, and approximately 0.5 inches in depth and weigh less than 3 ounces.
- the pocket-sized ultrasound system may include a display (e.g. the display 134 ), a user interface (e.g. user input 132 ) and an input/output (I/O) port for connection to the probe 126 .
- a display e.g. the display 134
- a user interface e.g. user input 132
- I/O input/output
- the various embodiments may be implemented in connection with a miniaturized or pocket-sized ultrasound system having different dimensions, weights, and power consumption.
- the ultrasound system 122 may be a console-based ultrasound imaging system provided on a movable base.
- the console-based ultrasound imaging system may also be referred to as a cart-based system.
- An integrated display e.g. the display 134 ) may be used to display the ultrasound image alone or simultaneously with the X-ray image as discussed herein.
- the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 and the ultrasound system 122 may be integrated together and may share at least some processing, user input and memory functions.
- a probe port 136 may be provided on the table 100 or other apparatus near the subject 102 . The probe 126 may thus be connected to the probe port 136 .
- a registration module 138 may be used to register the first and second images 118 and 120 with respect to each other, and a tracking module 140 may be used to track a foreign object, such as a guide wire, within one of the images, which is a live image. The movement of the foreign object is indicated within a corresponding static image.
- the live image is an ultrasound image
- the static image is an X-ray image.
- the registration module 138 and the tracking module 140 may be within the ultrasound system 122 or within a separate module or system.
- FIG. 2 illustrates a method for tracking movement of a foreign object on an image acquired by a first imaging system based on movement of the object within an image acquired by a second imaging system.
- the foreign object may be any object inserted into the body such as a guide wire, a tip of the guide wire, or a catheter.
- the two different imaging systems are the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 and the ultrasound system 122 , both shown in FIG. 1 .
- a different modality such as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system or a Computer Tomography (CT) system may be used with the ultrasound system 122 .
- MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- CT Computer Tomography
- connection 124 may be used to connect the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 and the ultrasound system 122 either through a wire or cable, or wirelessly.
- the probe 126 may be connected to the probe port 136 .
- real-time X-ray and/or fluoroscopy are used to provide images for initially positioning a guide wire and guidance catheter to a central location in the vascular system of the subject 102 .
- the central location may be determined by the ultimate desired position of a balloon catheter or a position where other action is desired or needed.
- the fluoroscopic or X-ray images may be displayed as the first image 118 on the display 116 .
- a bolus of radio-opaque contrast agent is introduced through the guidance catheter.
- an X-ray image displaying the location of the guide wire and guidance catheter, as well as the vascular tree pattern, is captured and displayed on the display 116 as the first image 118 . Therefore, the fluoroscopic image used when initially positioning the guide wire may be replaced on the display 116 by a contrast-enhanced X-ray image.
- the contrast-enhanced X-ray image may be a single fluoroscopic frame, a single X-ray frame, or a digital subtraction angiographic image, where the resulting image is the difference between a pre-contrast and post-contrast injection image. It should be understood that other types of images may be used.
- the ultimate desired position of the balloon catheter within the vascular system may be within the contrast-enhanced X-ray image.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a contrast-enhanced X-ray image 150 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention on the display 116 that shows a vascular tree pattern 146 as well as a guide wire 152 and a guidance catheter 154 inserted into a vessel 144 .
- a tip 156 (shown in FIG. 3 ) of the guide wire 152 is identified.
- the tip 156 may be the outermost end of the guide wire 152 .
- the operator may use the user input 114 , such as a cursor, to select the tip 156 .
- the processor 112 may automatically detect the tip 156 using, for example, boundary detection or other recognition type of algorithm that searches for the guide wire 152 , or may detect the guide wire 152 based on a level of brightness in the X-ray image 150 .
- Other automatic detection methods and algorithms may be used. In one embodiment, automatic detection may be accomplished within a user defined area or region of interest 158 , while in another embodiment automatic detection may be accomplished across the entire X-ray image 150 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates the X-ray image 150 and a real-time ultrasound image 160 showing the guide wire 152 .
- the ultrasound image 160 may be a B-mode image.
- tip 162 shown in FIG. 4
- the operator may identify the tip 162 using the one of the user inputs 114 or 132 , or the tip 162 may be automatically identified through automatic image processing.
- the X-ray image 150 has a fixed geometry based on the X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 that is known, and therefore the position and/or orientation of the guide wire 152 and tip 156 within the X-ray image 150 are also known.
- the registration module 138 registers the X-ray image 150 and the ultrasound image 160 with respect to each other. Registration of the two images 150 and 160 may be accomplished using any registration process available for registering images acquired using two different modalities and/or two different imaging systems. For example, auto registration and correlation processes may be used based on anatomical similarities.
- an anatomical point that is visualized in both the X-ray image 150 and the ultrasound image 160 may be defined and/or selected, and may be used as the registration point.
- the operator may select an intersection of two or more vessels on each of the images 150 and 160 and the registration module 138 may register the two images based on the two selected points.
- the operator then, at 218 , adjusts the position of the guide wire 152 , feeding the guide wire 152 towards the point or area of interest.
- the operator may watch the motion of the guide wire 152 in real-time on the ultrasound image 160 while using the X-ray image 150 that shows the vascular tree pattern 146 as a base or reference image.
- the probe 126 may be moved or adjusted as necessary to view the anatomy of interest.
- the tip 162 of the guide wire 152 may be indicated on the ultrasound image 160 with an indicator (not shown), and the processor 112 or 130 may automatically update the indicator as the tip 162 moves within the ultrasound image 160 .
- the tracking module 140 detects movement of the tip 162 of the guide wire 152 in the ultrasound image 160 and a new position of the corresponding tip 156 of the guide wire 152 is indicated on the X-ray image 150 .
- a position sensor (not shown) may be mounted to or integrated with the tip of the guide wire 152 .
- the guide wire position sensor reading may be used to update the position on the X-ray image 150 as well as in the ultrasound image.
- the position may be projected onto the ultrasound image with the relative location reflected in the graphical appearance of the projection.
- the position sensor may transmit spatial location information wirelessly or through the guide wire 152 .
- image processing and/or algorithms that may automatically identify the guide wire 152 in the ultrasound image 160 may be used to automatically track movement of the tip 162 of the guide wire 152 .
- the operator may identify the new location of the tip 162 on the ultrasound image 160 using one of the user inputs 114 or 132 .
- the processor 112 and/or tracking module 140 then determine and indicate the corresponding location of the tip 156 on the X-ray image 150 . It should be understood that other methods may be used to track, detect, and locate the position of the tip 162 of the guide wire 152 in the ultrasound image 160 .
- the operator may advance the guide wire 152 to point 164 as shown on the ultrasound image 160 of FIG. 4 .
- the movement of the guide wire 152 is indicated on the X-ray image 150 as dotted line 166 .
- the indication on the display 116 may be a line, a dotted line, a dot, point, character such as an “X” or other indicator.
- the indication may be displayed in a color or may have a different or predetermined intensity.
- the indication may be a number that is used to indicate a location or to indicate movement based on time, distance, and the like, or any other indication that is visible to the operator so that the operator may track the real-time progress of the guide wire 152 on the static X-ray image 150 .
- the method loops between 218 and 220 to continuously detect (and possibly separately indicate) movement of the tip 162 of the guide wire 152 within the ultrasound image 160 and to indicate the movement of the corresponding tip 156 on the X-ray image 150 . It should be understood that other foreign objects may be tracked and indicated in the same manner.
- the operator may take further action based on the treatment or procedure.
- the guidance catheter may be removed and a balloon catheter may be inserted using the guide wire 152 to position the balloon catheter, such as for angioplasty.
- Other interventional vascular procedures may be performed, such as ablation, biopsy and the like.
- a projection 168 (shown on FIG. 4 ) of the face of the probe 126 may be displayed on the X-ray image 150 .
- the projection 168 is based on the particular probe 126 being used and thus may be a rectangle, as shown, a square or other shape.
- the orientation of the probe 126 may be specified by the operator or the orientation of the probe face may be specified by using a fixed orientation during the specification of a common point, such as the tips 156 and 162 .
- a graphic may be adjusted to match the current probe orientation, or the same point in the ultrasound image 160 may be marked from three or more probe face orientations.
- the projection 168 may be updated based on movement detected by the position sensor 142 .
- the operator may wish to update the X-ray image 150 with a new subsequent X-ray image showing the vascular tree and the current position of the guide wire 152 .
- the method may thus return to 204 , wherein a new bolus of X-ray contrast agent is introduced.
- the subsequent x-ray image may replace the X-ray image 150 .
- the tip 156 on the X-ray image 150 and optionally, the tip 162 on the ultrasound image 160 may be redefined, and the operator continues to advance the guide wire 152 as desired.
- the current guide wire indication(s) may be retained from the prior X-ray image(s).
- the operator may wish to update the X-ray image 150 to redefine the guide wire location without redefining or showing the vascular tree.
- a new contrast bolus is not used and thus a subsequent X-ray image is captured that does not display the vascular tree.
- the subsequent X-ray image may be fused with the X-ray image 150 to update the position of the guide wire 152 .
- multiple guide wires may be superimposed onto the same image.
- Each of the guide wires may be auto-detected and numbered (or otherwise indicated differently with respect to each other) to provide information regarding the most recent position as well as previous positions.
- the guide wire 152 may be removed or deleted from one or more previous images to display only the most recent guide wire 152 or to indicate the most recent position of the tip 156 .
- the guide wire indications may each be toggled on and off, such as to track the movement of the guide wire from one image to the next.
- the ultrasound system 122 and probe 126 may be capable of real-time 3D imaging, also known as 4D imaging.
- the real-time 3D image data may be displayed on the display 116 , such as in a volume, to allow real-time 3D tracking of the guide wire.
- the real-time 3D image data may also be displayed in any other 3D display method known in the art, such as maximum projection, average projection and surface rendering.
- FIG. 5 illustrates the X-ray image 150 and a real-time ultrasound projection image 180 .
- the ultrasound system 122 collects real-time 3D imaging data, using a 3D capable probe that has the position sensor 142 . As discussed previously, the operator selects the tip 156 on the X-ray image 150 and the tip 162 on the ultrasound image. Alternatively, one or both of the tips 156 and 162 may be automatically identified.
- the ultrasound image may be a B-mode ultrasound image 160 as previously discussed.
- the registration module 138 registers the two images with respect to each other, and the processor 112 forms an ultrasound projection image 180 that has the same orientation as the X-ray image 150 .
- the projection image 180 is scaled geometrically to match the geometry of the X-ray image 150 .
- processor 112 may automatically determine or the operator may input one or more anatomical landmarks or points that are used to determine scaling, and possibly orientation, of the images 150 and 180 .
- the projection image 180 may then be combined with the X-ray image 150 .
- the projection image 180 may be fused with or overlaid on the X-ray image 150 .
- the X-ray image 150 may be overlaid on the projection image 180 .
- the motion of the guide wire 152 may then be visually observed as the guide wire 152 and tip 162 move along the X-ray contrast opaque vessels.
- the projection image 180 is displayed separately from the X-ray image 150 as shown in FIG. 5 , and the tracking module 140 tracks the movement of the guide wire 152 on the X-ray image 150 as discussed previously.
- the display 116 may display more than two images, such that one or both of the X-ray and projection images 150 and 180 may be displayed simultaneously with a combined X-ray and projection image.
- Other ultrasound images may be formed and displayed, such as a C-plane or other plane through the ultrasound volume.
- the probe 126 is positioned in the same orientation as the X-ray tube 104 , such that the C-plane or slice is perpendicular to the direction of the X-rays.
- the C-plane may be oriented and scaled geometrically to match the X-ray image 150 orientation and dimensions, and may be overlaid on the X-ray image 150 .
- the operator may then modify the depth of the C-plane that is displayed, allowing tracking of the movement of the guide wire 152 in the depth direction.
- the operator may adjust the position of the plane, but this may not correlate with the depth as defined by the orientation of the X-ray image 150 .
- the C-plane or other plane may be displayed simultaneously with the X-ray image 150 and/or simultaneously with an image that combines the X-ray image 150 and the ultrasound plane.
- the ultrasound system 122 may acquire 2D ultrasound image data.
- a slice or plane of 2D ultrasound data may be selected from an acquired ultrasound volume.
- the 2D dataset may be overlaid, fused or otherwise combined with the X-ray image 150 (or the X-ray image 150 may be overlaid on the 2D dataset) and displayed on the display 116 as a single image.
- the ultrasound system 122 may be used to evaluate a procedure immediately, such as immediately post-angioplasty, to non-invasively document the absence of a flow reducing stenosis or to identify additional areas of concern. For example, B-mode, color and spectral Doppler modes and the like may be used. Also, the use of the ultrasound system 122 may lead to less mistakes in the navigation of the guide wire 152 .
- ultrasound contrast agent may be introduced into the subject 102 .
- a 3D ultrasound vascular image may then be acquired and used as the base or reference image rather than the contrast-enhanced X-ray image 150 .
- the ultrasound vascular image may be, for example, a rendered ultrasound image of the contrast agent or a projection image, and is used together with the live ultrasound image 160 for guidance of the guide wire 152 .
- a technical effect of at least one embodiment is the ability to guide the movement and placement of a guide wire and/or catheter or other foreign object using two imaging modalities at the same time.
- One imaging modality may be X-ray fluoroscopy in which a bolus of contrast agent is introduced so that the vascular tree may be imaged and displayed.
- the other imaging modality may be ultrasound wherein the static contrast-enhanced X-ray image and the real-time ultrasound image are registered with respect to each other. The operator may then utilize both the X-ray image and the real-time ultrasound image to advance the guide wire.
- the amount of contrast that needs to be given to the subject may be decreased, thus decreasing the possible side effects of the contrast, such as nephrotoxicity.
- fluoroscopy is not being continuously performed throughout the procedure, the operator, subject and other staff receive less X-ray radiation compared to procedures conducted using only X-ray.
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Abstract
An apparatus for tracking movement of a foreign object within a subject has an X-ray fluoroscopic system with an X-ray detector and an ultrasound system that has a probe with a position sensor. A display is configured to display a static X-ray image acquired by the X-ray fluoroscopic system and a real-time ultrasound image acquired by the ultrasound system. The X-ray image and the ultrasound image each display at least a portion of the foreign object and at least a portion of surrounding area. A tracking module is configured to track movement of the foreign object within the ultrasound image and the display is further configured to display an indication of the movement of the foreign object on the X-ray image
Description
- This invention relates generally to dual modality imaging and more particularly to vascular interventional radiology.
- Vascular interventional radiology often involves angioplasty using a balloon catheter. Once in place, such as in an area of stenosis, the balloon is inflated, compressing the plaque against the walls of the vessel with the purpose of creating a larger lumen. Traditionally, fluoroscopy is used to track the insertion of a guide wire in real-time to an area in which the balloon catheter will be deployed. Vasculature is not visible on the fluoroscopic images, and thus a bolus of contrast is often injected through a guidance catheter to provide an image of the arterial tree. Precise guidance of the guide wire and catheter are needed to avoid damage to anatomical structures.
- As the positioning of the guide wire involves real-time fluoroscopic imaging, the subject or patient typically receives a high dose of radiation over the course of the procedure, as do persons standing nearby. In addition, the contrast agent is quickly cleared by the body, and thus multiple doses of contrast are often injected, which in some cases may result in contrast induced nephrotoxicity, as well as additional cost.
- In one embodiment, an apparatus for tracking movement of a foreign object within a subject has an X-ray fluoroscopic system with an X-ray detector and an ultrasound system that has a probe with a position sensor. A display is configured to display a static X-ray image acquired by the X-ray fluoroscopic system and a real-time ultrasound image acquired by the ultrasound system. The X-ray image and the ultrasound image each display at least a portion of the foreign object and at least a portion of surrounding area. A tracking module is configured to track movement of the foreign object within the ultrasound image and the display is further configured to display an indication of the movement of the foreign object on the X-ray image.
- In another embodiment, a method for positioning a guide wire within a subject comprises displaying a static X-ray image comprising at least a tip of a guide wire and vessels indicated by contrast. A live ultrasound image is displayed that includes at least the tip of the guide wire and at least a portion of the vessels. The guide wire is identified on both the X-ray image and the ultrasound image. Movement of the guide wire is indicated on the X-ray image based on movement of the guide wire that is detected in the ultrasound image.
- In yet another embodiment, an apparatus for positioning a guide wire within the vasculature of a subject has an X-ray detector configured to detect X-rays that are generated by an X-ray tube and transmitted through a subject. An ultrasound probe has a position sensor. At least one display is configured to display a static contrast-enhanced X-ray image that is detected by the X-ray detector and a real-time ultrasound image that is acquired by the ultrasound probe. The X-ray image and the ultrasound image display at least a portion of a guide wire. A registration module is configured to register the X-ray and ultrasound images with respect to each other based on a point identified in each of the X-ray and ultrasound images. The display is further configured to display an indication of movement of the guide wire on the X-ray image based on movement of the guide wire detected within the ultrasound image.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an ultrasound system interconnected with an X-ray fluoroscopic system formed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a method for tracking movement of a foreign object on an image acquired by a first imaging system based on movement of the object within an image acquired by a second imaging system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a contrast-enhanced X-ray image on a display that shows the vascular tree pattern and a guide wire and guidance catheter inserted into a vessel in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 4 illustrates the X-ray image and a real-time ultrasound image showing a guide wire in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates the X-ray image and a real-time ultrasound projection image in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. - The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of certain embodiments of the present invention, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. To the extent that the figures illustrate diagrams of the functional blocks of various embodiments, the functional blocks are not necessarily indicative of the division between hardware circuitry. Thus, for example, one or more of the functional blocks (e.g., processors or memories) may be implemented in a single piece of hardware (e.g., a general purpose signal processor or random access memory, hard disk, or the like). Similarly, the programs may be stand alone programs, may be incorporated as subroutines in an operating system, may be functions in an installed software package, and the like. It should be understood that the various embodiments are not limited to the arrangements and instrumentality shown in the drawings.
- As used herein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceeded with the word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding plural of said elements or steps, unless such exclusion is explicitly stated. Furthermore, references to “one embodiment” of the present invention are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Moreover, unless explicitly stated to the contrary, embodiments “comprising” or “having” an element or a plurality of elements having a particular property may include additional such elements not having that property.
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FIG. 1 illustrates an ultrasound system interconnected with an X-ray fluoroscopic system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. A table 100 or bed is provided for supporting asubject 102. AnX-ray tube 104 or other generator is connected to an X-rayfluoroscopic system 106. As shown, theX-ray tube 104 is positioned above thesubject 102, but it should be understood that theX-ray tube 104 may be moved to other positions with respect to thesubject 102. Adetector 108 is positioned opposite theX-ray tube 104 with thesubject 102 there-between. Thedetector 108 may be any known detector capable of detecting X-ray radiation. - The X-ray
fluoroscopic system 106 has at least amemory 110, aprocessor 112 and at least oneuser input 114, such as a keyboard, trackball, pointer, touch panel, and the like. To acquire an X-ray image, the X-rayfluoroscopic system 106 causes theX-ray tube 104 to generate X-rays and thedetector 108 detects an image. Fluoroscopy may be accomplished by activating theX-ray tube 104 continuously or at predetermined intervals while thedetector 108 detects corresponding images. Detected image(s) may be displayed on adisplay 116 that may be configured to display a single image or more than one image at the same time. - An
ultrasound system 122 communicates with the X-rayfluoroscopic system 106 via aconnection 124. Theconnection 124 may be a wired or wireless connection. Theultrasound system 122 may transmit or convey ultrasound imaging data to the X-rayfluoroscopic system 106. The communication between thesystems systems ultrasound system 122 may be a stand-alone system that may be moved from room to room, such as a cart-based system, hand-carried system, or other portable system. - An operator (not shown) may position an
ultrasound probe 126 on thesubject 102 to image an area of interest within thesubject 102. Theultrasound probe 126 has aposition sensor 142. Theultrasound system 122 has at least amemory 128, aprocessor 130, and auser input 132. Optionally, if theultrasound system 122 is a stand-alone system, adisplay 134 may be provided. By way of example, images acquired using the X-rayfluoroscopic system 106 may be displayed as afirst image 118 and images acquired using theultrasound system 122 may be displayed as asecond image 120 on thedisplay 116, forming a dual display configuration. In another embodiment, two side-by-side monitors (not shown) may be used. The images acquired by both the X-rayfluoroscopic system 106 and theultrasound system 122 may be acquired in known manners. - In one embodiment, the
ultrasound system 122 may be a 3D-capable miniaturized ultrasound system that is connected to the X-rayfluoroscopic system 106 via theconnection 124. As used herein, “miniaturized” means that theultrasound system 122 is configured to be carried in a person's hand, pocket, briefcase-sized case, or backpack. For example, theultrasound system 122 may be a hand-carried device having a size of a typical laptop computer, for instance, having dimensions of approximately 2.5 inches in depth, approximately 14 inches in width, and approximately 12 inches in height. Theultrasound system 122 may weigh about ten pounds, and thus is easily portable by the operator. An integrated display, such as thedisplay 134, may be configured to display an ultrasound image as well as an X-ray image acquired by theX-ray fluoroscopic system 106. - As another example, the
ultrasound system 122 may be a 3D capable pocket-sized ultrasound system. By way of example, the pocket-sized ultrasound system may be approximately 2 inches wide, approximately 4 inches in length, and approximately 0.5 inches in depth and weigh less than 3 ounces. The pocket-sized ultrasound system may include a display (e.g. the display 134), a user interface (e.g. user input 132) and an input/output (I/O) port for connection to theprobe 126. It should be noted that the various embodiments may be implemented in connection with a miniaturized or pocket-sized ultrasound system having different dimensions, weights, and power consumption. - In another embodiment, the
ultrasound system 122 may be a console-based ultrasound imaging system provided on a movable base. The console-based ultrasound imaging system may also be referred to as a cart-based system. An integrated display (e.g. the display 134) may be used to display the ultrasound image alone or simultaneously with the X-ray image as discussed herein. - In yet another embodiment, the
X-ray fluoroscopic system 106 and theultrasound system 122 may be integrated together and may share at least some processing, user input and memory functions. For example, aprobe port 136 may be provided on the table 100 or other apparatus near the subject 102. Theprobe 126 may thus be connected to theprobe port 136. - A
registration module 138 may be used to register the first andsecond images tracking module 140 may be used to track a foreign object, such as a guide wire, within one of the images, which is a live image. The movement of the foreign object is indicated within a corresponding static image. In one example, the live image is an ultrasound image and the static image is an X-ray image. Although shown within theX-ray fluoroscopic system 106, theregistration module 138 and thetracking module 140 may be within theultrasound system 122 or within a separate module or system. -
FIG. 2 illustrates a method for tracking movement of a foreign object on an image acquired by a first imaging system based on movement of the object within an image acquired by a second imaging system. The foreign object may be any object inserted into the body such as a guide wire, a tip of the guide wire, or a catheter. In this example the two different imaging systems are theX-ray fluoroscopic system 106 and theultrasound system 122, both shown inFIG. 1 . In another embodiment, a different modality, such as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system or a Computer Tomography (CT) system may be used with theultrasound system 122. - At 200, the first and second imaging systems are interconnected. For example,
connection 124 may be used to connect theX-ray fluoroscopic system 106 and theultrasound system 122 either through a wire or cable, or wirelessly. In another embodiment, if the two imaging systems are integrated into a single system, theprobe 126 may be connected to theprobe port 136. - At 202 real-time X-ray and/or fluoroscopy are used to provide images for initially positioning a guide wire and guidance catheter to a central location in the vascular system of the subject 102. The central location may be determined by the ultimate desired position of a balloon catheter or a position where other action is desired or needed. The fluoroscopic or X-ray images may be displayed as the
first image 118 on thedisplay 116. - When the tip of the guide wire has reached the desired initial position, at 204 a bolus of radio-opaque contrast agent is introduced through the guidance catheter. At 206, an X-ray image displaying the location of the guide wire and guidance catheter, as well as the vascular tree pattern, is captured and displayed on the
display 116 as thefirst image 118. Therefore, the fluoroscopic image used when initially positioning the guide wire may be replaced on thedisplay 116 by a contrast-enhanced X-ray image. By way of example, the contrast-enhanced X-ray image may be a single fluoroscopic frame, a single X-ray frame, or a digital subtraction angiographic image, where the resulting image is the difference between a pre-contrast and post-contrast injection image. It should be understood that other types of images may be used. In one embodiment, the ultimate desired position of the balloon catheter within the vascular system may be within the contrast-enhanced X-ray image. -
FIG. 3 illustrates a contrast-enhancedX-ray image 150 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention on thedisplay 116 that shows avascular tree pattern 146 as well as aguide wire 152 and aguidance catheter 154 inserted into avessel 144. Returning toFIG. 2 , at 208 a tip 156 (shown inFIG. 3 ) of theguide wire 152 is identified. Thetip 156 may be the outermost end of theguide wire 152. For example, the operator may use theuser input 114, such as a cursor, to select thetip 156. Alternatively, theprocessor 112 may automatically detect thetip 156 using, for example, boundary detection or other recognition type of algorithm that searches for theguide wire 152, or may detect theguide wire 152 based on a level of brightness in theX-ray image 150. Other automatic detection methods and algorithms may be used. In one embodiment, automatic detection may be accomplished within a user defined area or region ofinterest 158, while in another embodiment automatic detection may be accomplished across theentire X-ray image 150. - At 210 the operator scans the subject 102 with the
ultrasound probe 126, and at 212 the live ultrasound image is displayed on thedisplay 116 as thesecond image 120.FIG. 4 illustrates theX-ray image 150 and a real-time ultrasound image 160 showing theguide wire 152. By way of example only, theultrasound image 160 may be a B-mode image. At 214 ofFIG. 2 , tip 162 (shown inFIG. 4 ) of theguide wire 152 is identified in theultrasound image 160. The operator may identify thetip 162 using the one of theuser inputs tip 162 may be automatically identified through automatic image processing. - The
X-ray image 150 has a fixed geometry based on theX-ray fluoroscopic system 106 that is known, and therefore the position and/or orientation of theguide wire 152 andtip 156 within theX-ray image 150 are also known. Using position information from theposition sensor 142 of theprobe 126 and the identified locations of thetips images registration module 138 registers theX-ray image 150 and theultrasound image 160 with respect to each other. Registration of the twoimages - In another embodiment, an anatomical point that is visualized in both the
X-ray image 150 and theultrasound image 160 may be defined and/or selected, and may be used as the registration point. For example, the operator may select an intersection of two or more vessels on each of theimages registration module 138 may register the two images based on the two selected points. - The operator then, at 218, adjusts the position of the
guide wire 152, feeding theguide wire 152 towards the point or area of interest. The operator may watch the motion of theguide wire 152 in real-time on theultrasound image 160 while using theX-ray image 150 that shows thevascular tree pattern 146 as a base or reference image. Theprobe 126 may be moved or adjusted as necessary to view the anatomy of interest. In some embodiments, thetip 162 of theguide wire 152 may be indicated on theultrasound image 160 with an indicator (not shown), and theprocessor tip 162 moves within theultrasound image 160. - At 220 the
tracking module 140 detects movement of thetip 162 of theguide wire 152 in theultrasound image 160 and a new position of thecorresponding tip 156 of theguide wire 152 is indicated on theX-ray image 150. For example, a position sensor (not shown) may be mounted to or integrated with the tip of theguide wire 152. The guide wire position sensor reading may be used to update the position on theX-ray image 150 as well as in the ultrasound image. In cases where theguide wire 152 is outside of the current ultrasound image, the position may be projected onto the ultrasound image with the relative location reflected in the graphical appearance of the projection. For example, the position sensor may transmit spatial location information wirelessly or through theguide wire 152. Alternatively, image processing and/or algorithms that may automatically identify theguide wire 152 in theultrasound image 160, such as at 214, may be used to automatically track movement of thetip 162 of theguide wire 152. In another embodiment, after adjusting theguide wire 152 to a new location, the operator may identify the new location of thetip 162 on theultrasound image 160 using one of theuser inputs processor 112 and/ortracking module 140 then determine and indicate the corresponding location of thetip 156 on theX-ray image 150. It should be understood that other methods may be used to track, detect, and locate the position of thetip 162 of theguide wire 152 in theultrasound image 160. - For example, the operator may advance the
guide wire 152 to point 164 as shown on theultrasound image 160 ofFIG. 4 . The movement of theguide wire 152 is indicated on theX-ray image 150 as dottedline 166. The indication on thedisplay 116 may be a line, a dotted line, a dot, point, character such as an “X” or other indicator. In another embodiment, the indication may be displayed in a color or may have a different or predetermined intensity. In yet another embodiment, the indication may be a number that is used to indicate a location or to indicate movement based on time, distance, and the like, or any other indication that is visible to the operator so that the operator may track the real-time progress of theguide wire 152 on thestatic X-ray image 150. - The method loops between 218 and 220 to continuously detect (and possibly separately indicate) movement of the
tip 162 of theguide wire 152 within theultrasound image 160 and to indicate the movement of thecorresponding tip 156 on theX-ray image 150. It should be understood that other foreign objects may be tracked and indicated in the same manner. - Once the
tip 162 of theguide wire 152 is positioned in the desired region of the vessel, the operator may take further action based on the treatment or procedure. For example, the guidance catheter may be removed and a balloon catheter may be inserted using theguide wire 152 to position the balloon catheter, such as for angioplasty. Other interventional vascular procedures may be performed, such as ablation, biopsy and the like. - In one embodiment, a projection 168 (shown on
FIG. 4 ) of the face of theprobe 126 may be displayed on theX-ray image 150. Theprojection 168 is based on theparticular probe 126 being used and thus may be a rectangle, as shown, a square or other shape. For example, the orientation of theprobe 126 may be specified by the operator or the orientation of the probe face may be specified by using a fixed orientation during the specification of a common point, such as thetips ultrasound image 160 may be marked from three or more probe face orientations. Theprojection 168 may be updated based on movement detected by theposition sensor 142. - In some situations, the operator may wish to update the
X-ray image 150 with a new subsequent X-ray image showing the vascular tree and the current position of theguide wire 152. The method may thus return to 204, wherein a new bolus of X-ray contrast agent is introduced. The subsequent x-ray image may replace theX-ray image 150. Thetip 156 on theX-ray image 150 and optionally, thetip 162 on theultrasound image 160, may be redefined, and the operator continues to advance theguide wire 152 as desired. Alternatively, the current guide wire indication(s) may be retained from the prior X-ray image(s). - In another embodiment, the operator may wish to update the
X-ray image 150 to redefine the guide wire location without redefining or showing the vascular tree. In this example, a new contrast bolus is not used and thus a subsequent X-ray image is captured that does not display the vascular tree. The subsequent X-ray image may be fused with theX-ray image 150 to update the position of theguide wire 152. If multiple X-ray images are taken over time, multiple guide wires may be superimposed onto the same image. Each of the guide wires may be auto-detected and numbered (or otherwise indicated differently with respect to each other) to provide information regarding the most recent position as well as previous positions. Alternatively, theguide wire 152 may be removed or deleted from one or more previous images to display only the mostrecent guide wire 152 or to indicate the most recent position of thetip 156. In another embodiment, the guide wire indications may each be toggled on and off, such as to track the movement of the guide wire from one image to the next. - In some embodiments the
ultrasound system 122 and probe 126 may be capable of real-time 3D imaging, also known as 4D imaging. The real-time 3D image data may be displayed on thedisplay 116, such as in a volume, to allow real-time 3D tracking of the guide wire. - The real-time 3D image data may also be displayed in any other 3D display method known in the art, such as maximum projection, average projection and surface rendering.
FIG. 5 illustrates theX-ray image 150 and a real-timeultrasound projection image 180. Theultrasound system 122 collects real-time 3D imaging data, using a 3D capable probe that has theposition sensor 142. As discussed previously, the operator selects thetip 156 on theX-ray image 150 and thetip 162 on the ultrasound image. Alternatively, one or both of thetips mode ultrasound image 160 as previously discussed. Theregistration module 138 registers the two images with respect to each other, and theprocessor 112 forms anultrasound projection image 180 that has the same orientation as theX-ray image 150. - In one embodiment, the
projection image 180 is scaled geometrically to match the geometry of theX-ray image 150. In this example,processor 112 may automatically determine or the operator may input one or more anatomical landmarks or points that are used to determine scaling, and possibly orientation, of theimages projection image 180 may then be combined with theX-ray image 150. For example, theprojection image 180 may be fused with or overlaid on theX-ray image 150. Optionally, theX-ray image 150 may be overlaid on theprojection image 180. The motion of theguide wire 152 may then be visually observed as theguide wire 152 andtip 162 move along the X-ray contrast opaque vessels. In a different embodiment, theprojection image 180 is displayed separately from theX-ray image 150 as shown inFIG. 5 , and thetracking module 140 tracks the movement of theguide wire 152 on theX-ray image 150 as discussed previously. In another embodiment, thedisplay 116 may display more than two images, such that one or both of the X-ray andprojection images - Other ultrasound images may be formed and displayed, such as a C-plane or other plane through the ultrasound volume. In the example of the C-plane, the
probe 126 is positioned in the same orientation as theX-ray tube 104, such that the C-plane or slice is perpendicular to the direction of the X-rays. The C-plane may be oriented and scaled geometrically to match theX-ray image 150 orientation and dimensions, and may be overlaid on theX-ray image 150. The operator may then modify the depth of the C-plane that is displayed, allowing tracking of the movement of theguide wire 152 in the depth direction. If displaying a plane that is not the C-plane, the operator may adjust the position of the plane, but this may not correlate with the depth as defined by the orientation of theX-ray image 150. As with theultrasound projection image 180, the C-plane or other plane may be displayed simultaneously with theX-ray image 150 and/or simultaneously with an image that combines theX-ray image 150 and the ultrasound plane. - In another embodiment, the
ultrasound system 122 may acquire 2D ultrasound image data. Alternatively, a slice or plane of 2D ultrasound data may be selected from an acquired ultrasound volume. The 2D dataset may be overlaid, fused or otherwise combined with the X-ray image 150 (or theX-ray image 150 may be overlaid on the 2D dataset) and displayed on thedisplay 116 as a single image. - In addition to tracking the
guide wire 152, theultrasound system 122 may be used to evaluate a procedure immediately, such as immediately post-angioplasty, to non-invasively document the absence of a flow reducing stenosis or to identify additional areas of concern. For example, B-mode, color and spectral Doppler modes and the like may be used. Also, the use of theultrasound system 122 may lead to less mistakes in the navigation of theguide wire 152. - In another embodiment, once the
guide wire 152 has been advanced to the initial position, such as at 202 ofFIG. 2 , ultrasound contrast agent may be introduced into the subject 102. A 3D ultrasound vascular image may then be acquired and used as the base or reference image rather than the contrast-enhancedX-ray image 150. The ultrasound vascular image may be, for example, a rendered ultrasound image of the contrast agent or a projection image, and is used together with thelive ultrasound image 160 for guidance of theguide wire 152. - A technical effect of at least one embodiment is the ability to guide the movement and placement of a guide wire and/or catheter or other foreign object using two imaging modalities at the same time. One imaging modality may be X-ray fluoroscopy in which a bolus of contrast agent is introduced so that the vascular tree may be imaged and displayed. The other imaging modality may be ultrasound wherein the static contrast-enhanced X-ray image and the real-time ultrasound image are registered with respect to each other. The operator may then utilize both the X-ray image and the real-time ultrasound image to advance the guide wire. The amount of contrast that needs to be given to the subject may be decreased, thus decreasing the possible side effects of the contrast, such as nephrotoxicity. Also, because fluoroscopy is not being continuously performed throughout the procedure, the operator, subject and other staff receive less X-ray radiation compared to procedures conducted using only X-ray.
- It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments (and/or aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from its scope. While the dimensions and types of materials described herein are intended to define the parameters of the invention, they are by no means limiting and are exemplary embodiments. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.” Moreover, in the following claims, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc. are used merely as labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects. Further, the limitations of the following claims are not written in means-plus-function format and are not intended to be interpreted based on 35 U.S.C. §112, sixth paragraph, unless and until such claim limitations expressly use the phrase “means for” followed by a statement of function void of further structure.
- This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.
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1. An apparatus for tracking movement of a foreign object within a subject, the apparatus comprising:
an X-ray fluoroscopic system comprising an X-ray detector;
an ultrasound system comprising a probe having a position sensor;
a display configured to display a static X-ray image acquired by the X-ray fluoroscopic system and a real-time ultrasound image acquired by the ultrasound system, the X-ray image and the ultrasound image each displaying at least a portion of the foreign object and at least a portion of surrounding area; and
a tracking module configured to track movement of the foreign object within the ultrasound image, the display further configured to display an indication of the movement of the foreign object on the X-ray image.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising one of a wired connection and a wireless connection interconnecting the X-ray fluoroscopic system and the ultrasound system, the wired or wireless connection configured to convey at least imaging data between the ultrasound system and the X-ray fluoroscopic system.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasound system and the X-ray fluoroscopic system are integrated together into one system.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a user input for identifying a tip of the foreign object on at least one of the X-ray image and the ultrasound image.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a processor configured to automatically identify a tip of the foreign object on at least one of the X-ray image and the ultrasound image.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a registration module configured to register the X-ray and ultrasound images with respect to each other based on at least one point identified in each of the X-ray and ultrasound images.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the indication of the movement on the X-ray image is one of a number, a line, a dotted line, displayed in a different color than a color of the foreign object in the X-ray image, and displayed in a different intensity than an intensity of the foreign object in the X-ray image.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the display is further configured to display a projection of a face of the probe on the X-ray image.
9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the X-ray image is a contrast-enhanced X-ray image.
10. A method for positioning a guide wire within a subject, the method comprising:
displaying a static X-ray image comprising at least a tip of a guide wire and vessels indicated by contrast;
displaying a live ultrasound image comprising at least the tip of the guide wire and at least a portion of the vessels;
identifying the guide wire on both the X-ray image and the ultrasound image; and
indicating movement of the guide wire on the X-ray image based on movement of the guide wire detected in the ultrasound image.
11. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:
receiving inputs associated with the X-ray image and the ultrasound image; and
registering the X-ray and ultrasound images based on the inputs.
12. The method of claim 10 , the identifying further comprising identifying a region of interest associated with the X-ray image, the tip of the guide wire being automatically detected within the region of interest.
13. The method of claim 10 , further comprising displaying the X-ray image and the ultrasound image simultaneously on one of a single display and two displays positioned side-by-side.
14. The method of claim 10 , wherein the ultrasound image comprises one of a projection image, a 2D dataset and a 3D dataset, the method further comprising:
combining the ultrasound image and the X-ray image; and
displaying at least the combined image.
15. The method of claim 10 , wherein the ultrasound image is a plane representative of ultrasound data from within a 3D volume of data, the method further comprising at least one of displaying the plane overlaid on the X-ray image and displaying the plane simultaneously with the X-ray image.
16. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:
acquiring a subsequent X-ray image, the subsequent X-ray image displaying at least the tip of the guide wire; and
combining the subsequent X-ray image and the X-ray image to display a new position of the tip of the guide wire.
17. The method of claim 10 , further comprising:
acquiring at least one subsequent X-ray image, the at least one subsequent X-ray image displaying the guide wire;
deleting the guide wire on the X-ray image; and
combining the subsequent X-ray image and the X-ray image.
18. An apparatus for positioning a guide wire within the vasculature of a subject, the apparatus comprising:
an X-ray detector configured to detect X-rays that are generated by an X-ray tube and transmitted through the subject;
an ultrasound probe comprising a position sensor;
at least one display configured to display a static contrast-enhanced X-ray image detected by the X-ray detector and a real-time ultrasound image acquired by the ultrasound probe, the X-ray image and the ultrasound image displaying at least a portion of a guide wire; and
a registration module configured to register the X-ray and ultrasound images with respect to each other based on a point identified in each of the X-ray and ultrasound images, the display further configured to display an indication of movement of the guide wire on the X-ray image based on movement of the guide wire detected within the ultrasound image.
19. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the X-ray detector is further configured to acquire a subsequent X-ray image, the subsequent X-ray image displaying at least a tip of the guide wire, the display further configured to combine the subsequent X-ray image and the X-ray image.
20. The apparatus of claim 18 , wherein the X-ray detector is further configured to acquire a subsequent X-ray image, the subsequent X-ray image displaying at least a tip of the guide wire, the display further configured to combine the subsequent X-ray image and the X-ray image and to indicate the guide wire of the subsequent X-ray image differently than the guide wire of the X-ray image.
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