Intra Cardiac Echocardiography

Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) is a crucial imaging technique used during cardiac procedures, providing real-time visualization within the heart. Current research focuses on improving ICE usability and accuracy through robotic systems and AI-driven tools, including closed-loop control algorithms and machine learning models (e.g., CNNs and transformers) for automated catheter manipulation and view guidance. These advancements aim to reduce procedural complexity, improve image quality and consistency, and ultimately enhance the safety and efficiency of cardiac interventions.