Methods and system for detecting components of plaque

Details Methods and system for detecting components of plaque Methods and system for detecting components of plaque

2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Specific application

Computerized tomography

C378S018000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07031426

ABSTRACT:
A method including detecting components of plaque using a multi-energy computed tomography (MECT) system is provided.

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