Detection of Individual Microbubbles of Ultrasound Contrast Agents

2004198 citationsJournal Article

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Alexander L. Klibanov · University of Virginia

Peter T. Rasche · Imaging Center

Michael S. Hughes · University of Virginia

Jolette K. Wojdyla · Imaging Center

Karen P. Galen · Imaging Center

James H. Wible · University of Virginia

Gary H. Brandenburger ·

Abstract

Ultrasound medical systems can resolve backscatter signals from individual microbubbles of ultrasound contrast, both in solution and in the targeted immobilized state, implying picogram sensitivity.

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Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications Ultrasound Imaging and Elastography Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging

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Published in: Investigative Radiology

Volume 39, Issue 3, pp. 187-195

DOI: 10.1097/01.rli.0000115926.96796.75

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Detection of Individual Microbubbles of Ultrasound Contrast Agents

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