Imaging probes and catheters for volumetric intraluminal ultrasound imaging

摘要: A real time three dimensional ultrasound imaging probe apparatus is configured to be placed inside a body. The comprises an elongated body having proximal and distal ends with ultrasonic transducer phased array connected positioned on the end of emit receive energy for volumetric forward scanning from includes plurality sites occupied by elements. At least one element absent at sites, thereby defining interstitial site. tool In particular, can fiber optic lead, suction tool, guide wire, electrophysiological electrode, or ablation electrode. Related systems are also discussed.