Automated power level for contrast agent imaging

Details Automated power level for contrast agent imaging Automated power level for contrast agent imaging

2005-05-31

2005-05-31

Sykes, Angela D. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S437000, C600S443000, C600S447000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06899681

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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