Automated power level for contrast agent imaging
US6899681B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03B42/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Automated determination and setting of an ultrasound system transmit power level is provided for contrast agent imaging. Low mechanical index imaging of contrast agents allows substantially continuous imaging of contrast agents without destruction. By comparing data associated with different transmit power levels, different delays between acquisition or different acquisition sequences, a contrast agent imaging transmit power generally minimizing destruction of contrast agents and maximizing signal-to-noise ratio is automatically determined.
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