Fluoroscopy

Is an imaging technique used to obtain real-time moving images of the internal structures of a patient through the use of a fluoroscope. At the Department of Clinical Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine an OEC 9800 Plus fluoroscope from GE Healthcare is available. This fluoroscope couples a screen to an X-ray image intensifier, which allowed the image on the screen to be visible under normal lighting conditions. It is also connected to a CCD video camera to permit recording of moving images and electronic storage of still images. It has a loop function, which minimizes the exposure time and at the same time achieves better resolution. Contrast material can be used to enhance the contrast of structures or fluids within the body. Examples include cardiac catheterization (to examine for coronary artery blockages) and barium swallow (to examine for esophageal disorders).

Further information on the OEC 9800 Plus fluoroscope

An older fluoroscope, Philips BV 25 Gold Philips is also available at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Equipment

Is located at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, Brendstrupgårdsvej 100, 8200 Aarhus N. 

Please note that it is not possible to move the equipment from this address. 

Price

A cost is associated with the use of the facilities and equipment, for price inquiries see contact details below. 

Contact

Henrik Sørensen (hs@ki.au.dk, 78459029) at the Department of Clinical Medicine will be able to provide detailed information concerning the equipment and method as well as the guidance on the necessary requirements for your experimental setup (application for experimental licences/extension to project licence, capabilities and use of the equipment etc.).