In vivo bistatic dual-aperture ultrasound imaging and elastography of the abdominal aorta.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: In this paper we introduce in vivo multi-aperture ultrasound imaging and elastography of the abdominal aorta. Monitoring of the geometry and growth of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) is paramount for risk stratification and intervention planning. However, such an assessment is limited by the lateral lumen-wall contrast and resolution of conventional ultrasound. Here, an in vivo dual-aperture bistatic imaging approach is shown to improve abdominal ultrasound and strain imaging quality significantly. By scanning the aorta from different directions, a larger part of the vessel circumference can be visualized. Methods: In this first-in-man volunteer study, the performance of multi-aperture ultrasound imaging and elastography of the abdominal aortic wa

SUBMITTER: van Hal VHJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11007781 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature