Non-invasive tissue characterization system and method

Details Non-invasive tissue characterization system and method Non-invasive tissue characterization system and method

2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Jaworski, Francis J. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

Reexamination Certificate

active

10356812

ABSTRACT:
One embodiment of the present system and method is directed to the identification of tissues within a vascular object by analyzing ultrasound data collected from the vascular object by non-invasive scans. By identifying and characterizing types of tissue from ultrasound data, an assessment can be made about the health condition of a patient without an invasive procedure. Other applications of the present system will also be appreciated including identifying other types of tissues.

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