Contribution of sex and body constitution to three-dimensional lower extremity alignment for healthy, elderly, non-obese humans in a Japanese population by Ryota Katsumi, Tomoharu Mochizuki, Takashi Sato, Koichi Kobayashi, Satoshi Watanabe, Osamu Tanifuji, Naoto Endo

“…A 3D extremity alignment system was applied under weight-bearing conditions on biplane long lower extremities X-rays using a 3D-to-2D image registration technique. …”
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Technological Solutions for Human Movement Analysis in Obese Subjects: A Systematic Review by Riccardo Monfrini, Gianluca Rossetto, Emilia Scalona, Manuela Galli, Veronica Cimolin, Nicola Francesco Lopomo

“…In this perspective, in spite of their inherent limitations, medical imaging techniques—such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and biplane radiography—should be used to improve the accuracy of biomechanical evaluations in obese people, and to systematically validate less-invasive approaches.…”
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Comments on "assessment of amputee socket-stump-residual bone kinematics during strenuous activities using Dynamic Roentgen stereogrammetric analysis" by Eshraghi, A., Gholizadeh, H., Abu Osman, Noor Azuan

“…This study presents a new method of assessment of three-dimensional (3D) socketstump kinematics/slippage of strenuous activities using Biplane Dynamic Roentgen Stereogrammetric Analysis instrumentation. …”
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Triplane fracture: A rare variant of type III physeal injury of distal femur in paediatric population by Abdul Qayyum Khan, Mohammad Baqar Abbas, Dilip Kumar Sankhwar, Yasir Salam Siddiqui, Atul Kumar Saroj, Md Faraz Jamil

“…Introduction: Distal femoral physeal fractures are commonly observed in children with open growth plates who experience direct trauma. Biplane fractures have been documented, but triplane fractures are exceedingly rare. …”
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Direct Percutaneous Alcohol Sclerotherapy for Venous Malformations of Head and Neck Region without Fluoroscopic Guidance: Technical Consideration and Outcome by Hye Jin Baek, Joon Pio Hong, Jong Woo Choi, Dae Chul Suh

“…In addition, the procedure can be performed in the comfortable position because biplane fluoroscopy would not be necessary.…”
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Mitral Regurgitation Severity Assessment after Transcutaneous Edge-to-Edge Mitral Valve Repair: Recommended Integration versus Volumetric Assessment Guidelines by Efrat Shekel, Mony Shuvy, Haim Danenberg, David Planer, Dan Gilon, David Leibowitz, Ronen Beeri

“…In addition, the MR volume for each patient was calculated by subtracting the forward stroke volume (calculated by multiplying the LVOT area with the velocity time integral of the LVOT systolic flow) from the total stroke volume (calculated by the biplane Simpson method of discs). We compared the two methods for concordance. …”
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Assessment of Left Ventricle Systolic Function by 2D Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage by Osama Mohammed Abd El Hay, Mohammed Salim El-Baz, Abd El Hamied Ismaiel Abd El Hamied, Ahmed Hassan Mohammed Elsheshiny, Ehab Kamal Meligy

“…Conventional and 2D speckle tracking echo were done for the following parameters, ejection fraction EF [by both M mode and biplane], LVEDD, LVESD, LVFS, RWMA and LV GLS.Results: Female gender was more affected beside, significant increases hypertension, smoking, s. cholesterol, LDLc, and troponin I. …”
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Effects of age on left atrial volume and strain parameters using echocardiography in a normal black population by Ruchika Meel, Bijoy K Khandheria, Ferande Peters, Elena Libhaber, Samantha Nel, Mohammed R Essop

“…LA volumes were measured by biplane Simpson’s method, and Philips QLAB 9 (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) speckle-tracking software was used to measure LA peak strain in the reservoir (ƐR) and contractile phase (ƐCT). …”
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The Incidence of Persistent Symptom and Echocardiographic Findings in Survivors of COVID-19 Infection with Mild Symptoms by Prima Almazini, Amiliana M Soesanto, Ario S Kuncoro, Rina Ariani, Estu Rudiktyo, Renan Sukmawan

“…The mean ejection fraction (EF) of the left ventricle by Simpson’s biplane method was 61%. The median of tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) parameter was 23 mm and the fractional area change (FAC) parameter was 39%. …”
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Conduction system pacing improves the outcomes on patients with high percentage of ventricular pacing and heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction by Duo-duo Zhang, Fu-lu Zhao, Yi-heng Yang, Cheng-ming Ma, Pei-pei Ma, Yan-ni Zhao, Yun-long Xia, Lian-jun Gao, Ying-xue Dong

“…Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was measured using the biplane Simpson's method. HFmrEF was defined as heart failure with the LVEF ranging from 41%–49%.ResultsCSP was successfully performed in 64 cases (96.97%), which included 16 cases of left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) and 48 cases of His bundle pacing (HBP). …”
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Strong cardiovascular prognostic implication of quantitative left atrial contractile function assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with chronic hypertension by Tsang Sui, Khin Maung, Jerosch-Herold Michael, Steel Kevin, Kaminski Matthew, Hauser Thomas, Kwong Raymond Y

“…Calculation of LA volumes used in determining LA emptying functions was performed using the biplane area-length method.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Two-hundred and ten patients were included in this study. …”
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A minimally invasive approach for the treatment of isolated type intracranial dural arteriovenous fistula in a neurosurgical hybrid operating room by Hiroaki Neki, Azusa Yonezawa, Aoto Shibata, Eisuke Tsukagoshi, Fumitaka Yamane, Shoichiro Ishihara, Shinya Kohyama

“…The procedure accuracy and invasiveness of dTSE were compared with those of the transvenous embolization (TVE) group.The NHOR was equipped with a biplane angiography system and used to perform 3D rotational angiography (3DRA). …”
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Signal-to-noise of linear and volume measures of left ventricular and left atrial size by Yunbo Duan, Nezar Amir, Guy P. Armstrong

“…Methods LV and LA parasternal dimensions and apical biplane volumes were obtained from serial clinical echocardiogram reports. …”
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Patient-Specific Simulation of Coronary Artery Pressure Measurements: An In Vivo Three-Dimensional Validation Study in Humans by Siogkas, Panagiotis K., Sakellarios, Antonis I., Stefanou, Kostas A., Bourantas, Christos V., Athanasiou, Lambros S., Exarchos, Themis P., Naka, Katerina K., Michalis, Lampros K., Parodi, Oberdan, Fotiadis, Dimitrios I., Papafaklis, Michail

“…Eight coronary arteries (lumen and outer vessel wall) from six patients were reconstructed in three-dimensional (3D) space using intravascular ultrasound and biplane angiographic images. Pressure values at the distal and proximal end of the vessel and flow velocity values at the distal end were acquired with the use of a combo pressure-flow wire. …”
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Automatic anatomical foot and ankle coordinate toolbox by Andrew C. Peterson, Karen M. Kruger, Karen M. Kruger, Amy L. Lenz, Amy L. Lenz

“…Reliable ACSs are necessary for many biomechanical and clinical studies, especially those including weightbearing computed tomography and biplane fluoroscopy. Existing ACS approaches suffer from limitations such as manual input, oversimplifications, or non-physiological methods. …”
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Acute regional improvement of myocardial function after interventional transfemoral aortic valve replacement in aortic stenosis: A speckle tracking echocardiography study by Schattke Sebastian, Baldenhofer Gerd, Prauka Ines, Zhang Kun, Laule Michael, Stangl Verena, Sanad Wasiem, Spethmann Sebastian, Borges Adrian C, Baumann Gert, Stangl Karl, Knebel Fabian

“…</p> <p>Results</p> <p>The baseline biplane LVEF was 57 ± 8.2%, the mean pressure gradient was 46.8 ± 17.2 mmHg and the mean valve area was 0.73 ± 0.27 cm². …”
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Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair via MitraClip in Patients Aged <65 Years: Multicentre 2-year Outcomes by Hassan MH Mohammed, Ahmed Farah, Bjoern Plicht, Mohammad El-Garhy, Ilse Janicke, Amr Yousef, Mohammad Abdelkader AbdelWahab, Nasser M Taha, Wolfgang Schoels, Thomas Buck

“…Baseline MR was assessed by biplane vena contracta width in two perpendicular views (mean 8.35 ± 1.87 mm). …”
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Statistical Shape Modeling Enables Identification of Subtalar Contact Stress Differences Following Tibiotalar Arthrodesis and Total Ankle Replacement by Rich Lisonbee MS, Kevin Dibbern PhD, Andrew E. Anderson PhD, Karen Kruger Ph, Amy Lenz PhD

“…Methods: With IRB approval, ten individuals with unilateral tibiotalar arthrodesis and six individuals with unilateral TAR were imaged with biplane fluoroscopy during overground walking. Discrete element analysis (DEA) was performed to estimate subtalar joint contact stress using the tracked bone models. …”
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Prevalence and characteristics of dysfunction of right ventricle in peripartum cardiomyopathy by Aw F, Ndiaye MB, Sarr SA, Bodian M, Ngaide AA, Mbaye A, Kane A, Kane A, Diao M, Ba SA

“…All patients had left ventricular dysfunction, with an average ejection fraction of 23.01%&plusmn;9.73% at the Simpson biplane. Based on the tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE), 11 out of the 19 patients (57.9%) had RV systolic dysfunction. …”
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Elucidating the Histone Deacetylase Gene Expression Signatures in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells That Correlate Essential Cardiac Function and Aid in Classifying Coronary Arter... by K. Monisha, S. Mahema, M. Chokkalingam, Sheikh F. Ahmad, Talha Bin Emran, Paramasivam Prabu, Shiek S. S. J. Ahmed

“…Among the <i>HDACs</i>, upregulated <i>HDACs 1,2</i>, <i>4</i>, <i>6</i>, <i>8</i>, <i>9</i>, and <i>11</i> were upregulated, and <i>HDAC3</i> was downregulated, which was significantly (<i>p</i> ≤ 0.05) linked with the hematological (basophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, and neutrophils), biochemical (LDL, HDL, and TGL), and echocardiographic parameters (cardiac function: biplane LVEF, GLS, MV E/A, IVRT, and PV S/D) in CAD. …”
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