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Methods of and systems for examining tissue perfusion using ultrasonic contrast agents

US5255683A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1991
Grant dateOct 26, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S15/8977
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for and method of ultrasonically examining tissue using an ultrasound contrast enhancing agent involve detecting a frequency dependent characteristic of ultrasonic energy reflected from tissue at first and second time periods and utilizing the resulting data to obtain an indication of the presence in and the travel of the agent through the tissue.

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