Single scan multi-procedure imaging
US8934696B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2576/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method includes receiving a signal indicative of a single user selected imaging protocol for scanning a patient. The imaging protocol includes parameters for two or more of a bone mineral density, a fat composition, or an aortic calcium imaging procedures. The method further includes performing a single scan of the patient using the single user selected protocol. The method further includes generating a single set of image data for the two or more of a bone mineral density, a fat composition, or an aortic calcium imaging procedures.
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