Ultrasound triggering method to reduce cardiac arrhythmia

Details Ultrasound triggering method to reduce cardiac arrhythmia Ultrasound triggering method to reduce cardiac arrhythmia

2011-04-26

2011-04-26

Chen, Tse (Department: 3777)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S437000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07931595

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a triggered ultrasound imaging method for imaging of the myocardium, minimizing the risk of eliciting cardiac arrhythmia. Particularly, the invention is directed to a method of assessing cardiac perfusion. Destruction pulses are triggered such that they fall within the refractory period of the heart, while imaging pulses are triggered at any given time of the ECG cycle, preferably during end-systole.

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