1. Full visualisation of the catheters and devices within the context of the anatomy under intervention | 1. Requires additional training to obtain and interpret three dimensional images |
2. En face view of cardiac structure improves understanding of the pathology and improves procedural approach and outcome | 2. Lack of standardisation of views complicates communication and procedural image processing |
3. Acquisition of images typically requires a single probe and transducer angle | 3. Poor temporal resolution |
4. Good image spatial resolution compared to other ‘live’ imaging modalities | 4. Tissue dropout |