Effects of ultrasound and ultrasound contrast agent on vascular tissue

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ultrasound (US) imaging can be enhanced using gas-filled microbubble contrast agents. Strong echo signals are induced at the tissue-gas interface following microbubble collapse. Applications include assessment of ventricular function...

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Main Authors: Wood Steven C, Antony Sible, Brown Ronald P, Chen Jin, Gordon Edward A, Hitchins Victoria M, Zhang Qin, Liu Yunbo, Maruvada Subha, Harris Gerald R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/29