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Methods and apparatus for ultrasound image quantification

  • US 6,030,344 A
  • Filed: 08/22/1997
  • Issued: 02/29/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/04/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of calculating and displaying a quantitative result, the method comprising the steps of:

  • (a) transmitting ultrasonic energy at a first frequency band into a subject during an imaging session, said subject being free of ultrasound contrast agent throughout the entire imaging session;

    (b) receiving ultrasonic echo information associated with said transmitted ultrasonic energy;

    (c) obtaining from said echo information a plurality of information signals associated with a second frequency band, said second frequency band comprising harmonics of said first frequency band and substantially excluding said first frequency band;

    (d) calculating said quantitative result associated with said information signals;

    (e) displaying said quantitative result; and

    (f) generating a plurality of images during the imaging session.

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