Ultrasound triggering method to reduce cardiac arrhythmia
US7931595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 27, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B8/543
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a triggered ultrasound imaging method for imaging of the myocardium, minimizing the risk of eliciting cardiac arrhythmia. Particularly, the invention is directed to a method of assessing cardiac perfusion. Destruction pulses are triggered such that they fall within the refractory period of the heart, while imaging pulses are triggered at any given time of the ECG cycle, preferably during end-systole.
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