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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2004
James E. Chomas, San Francisco, CA (US);
James E. Chomas, San Francisco, CA (US);
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA (US);
Abstract
Automated determination and setting of an ultrasound system transmit power level is provided for contrast agent imaging. Low mechanical index imaging of contrast agents allows substantially continuous imaging of contrast agents without destruction. By comparing data associated with different transmit power levels and spatial locations, different delays between acquisition or different acquisition sequences, a contrast agent imaging transmit power generally minimizing destruction of contrast agents and maximizing signal-to-noise ratio is automatically determined. By using contrast agent specificity for setting the transmit power in addition or alternative to destruction of contrast agents, harmonic imaging may be improved.