Ultrasound Super-Resolution with Microbubble Contrast Agents
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Accepted version
Author(s)
Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Ultrasound super-resolution imaging can be achieved by localizing spatially isolated microbubble contrast agents over multiple imaging frames. In vivo images with resolutions of ~10-20 microns in deep tissue have been demonstrated. The technique has the potential to revolutionize the way micro-circulation can be visualized and quantified, and has implications in a wide range of clinical applications including cancer, diabetes and beyond. In this paper we describe the principle of the technique with in vivo results demonstrating the superior resolution achieved compared with existing ultrasound imaging. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the area of 3D imaging including, imaging speed, tissue motion and microbubble localization errors.
Date Issued
2017-12-25
Date Acceptance
2017-10-29
Citation
2017 IEEE SENSORS, 2017, pp.1104-1106
ISSN
1930-0395
Publisher
IEEE
Start Page
1104
End Page
1106
Journal / Book Title
2017 IEEE SENSORS
Copyright Statement
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Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Identifier
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Grant Number
EP/N015487/1
Source
16th IEEE SENSORS CONFERENCE
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Remote Sensing
Engineering
ultrasound super-resolution
super-localisation microscopy
microbubbles
contrast agents
DOPPLER
Publication Status
Published
Start Date
2017-10-29
Finish Date
2017-11-01
Coverage Spatial
Glasgow, SCOTLAND
Date Publish Online
2017-12-25