Real-time implementation of a dual-mode ultrasound array system: In vivo results
- Resource Type
- Conference
- Authors
- Casper, Andrew; Haritonova, Alyona; Liu, Dalong; Ballard, John; Ebbini, Emad
- Source
- 2012 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS), 2012 IEEE International. :2164-2167 Oct, 2012
- Subject
- Signal Processing and Analysis
Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Imaging
Ultrasonic imaging
Arrays
Medical treatment
Real-time systems
Acoustics
Arteries
- Language
- ISSN
- 1051-0117
1948-5719
Background, Motivation and Objective: We have previously presented a method of ultrasound image guidance known as a dual-mode ultrasound array (DMUA). A DMUA uses the same elements for imaging and therapy creating an inherent registration between the two modalities and allowing for precise HIFU targeting. Previous results have demonstrated the abilities of DMUAs on phantoms and in vitro tissues with offline data processing, here we present in vivo results from a fully functional, real-time implementation of a DMUA.