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Methods and systems for functional imaging of cardiac tissue

US8666138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Cornell University · IT

Inventors

Niels F. Otani · Ithaca, US
Stefan Luther · Oettingen, DE
Robert Gilmour · Sydney, AU
Rupinder Singh · Arlington, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 3, 2010
Grant date	Mar 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 3, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B8/485
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One embodiment of these teachings includes an imaging modality that is based on the ability of imaging technologies to detect wave-induced tissue deformation at depth, that allows viewing the propagation of action potentials deep within myocardial tissue, thereby helping to clarify clinical and physiological dynamical issues.

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