Enhanced methods of ultrasound imaging using multiple frequencie

Details Enhanced methods of ultrasound imaging using multiple frequencie Enhanced methods of ultrasound imaging using multiple frequencie

1998-06-05

2000-03-14

Jaworski, Francis J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

424 952, A61B 800

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060366443

ABSTRACT:
A method for ultrasonic harmonic imaging is disclosed, which uses microbubbles particularly selected for their properties of reradiating ultrasound energy at frequencies other than the exciting frequency.

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