Quantification of Myocardial Blood Flow With Ultrasound-Induced Destruction of Microbubbles Administered as a Constant Venous Infusion

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Kevin Wei · University of Virginia

Ananda R. Jayaweera · University of Virginia

Soroosh Firoozan · University of Virginia

A. Linka · University of Virginia

Danny M. Skyba · University of Virginia

Sanjiv Kaul · University of Virginia

Abstract

MBF can be quantified with myocardial contrast echocardiography during a venous infusion of microbubbles. This novel approach has potential for measuring tissue perfusion in any organ accessible to ultrasound.

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Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging Ultrasound and Cavitation Phenomena

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Published in: Circulation

Volume 97, Issue 5, pp. 473-483

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.97.5.473

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Quantification of Myocardial Blood Flow With Ultrasound-Induced Destruction of Microbubbles Administered as a Constant Venous Infusion

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