DYNAMIC CARDIAC IMAGING USING A PHASED-ARRAY TRANSDUCER SYSTEM.
Journal Article
This report describes the design considerations, performance characteristics and initial clinical results of a new, high-resolution, real-time, two-dimensional ultrasound sector scanner designed specifically for cardiac use. Such a system is unique as it relies upon phased-array principles, rather than mechanical means, to steer the sound beam through the target volume. The prototype system uses a linear array of 16 ultrasound transducers, resonant at approximately 2 MHz. At the site of contact, the array currently in use measures 24 by 14 mm where the latter dimension corresponds to the elevation of each of the 16 active elements.
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Kisslo, J; von Ramm, O; Thurstone, FL
Published Date
- January 1, 1975
Published In
- Spie Semin Proc
Volume / Issue
- 72 /
Start / End Page
- 45 - 49
Citation Source
- Scopus