Abstract
Diagnosis of pathologies like atherosclerotic plaque is important for preventing plaque rupture, which induces acute ischemic syndromes. We investigated a method of diagnosing plaque based on elasticity imaging using IVUS that reflects mechanical properties of the tissue of arteries. The aim of this study is to investigate the potential of the developed measurement systems for characterizing coronary arteries. To this end, we conducted in-vivo tests of performance and demonstrated that different types of plaque can be discriminated, revealing the potential of elasticity imaging for diagnosing types of plaque and preventing plaque rupture.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1855-1858 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium |
| Volume | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | 2002 IEEE Ultrasonics Symposium - Munich, Germany Duration: 2002 Oct 8 → 2002 Oct 11 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics