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Cardiac mechanical assessment using ultrasound

US9173638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2008
Grant dateNov 3, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30048
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for diagnosis includes capturing a sequence of two-dimensional ultrasound images of a moving organ within a body of a patient. At least one contour of the organ is identified in a succession of the images in the sequence and is processed to generate an output indicative of motion of the organ over time.

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