Microbubble Contrast Agents: What Are They, and How Do They Work?

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2009

VG21-01

Microbubble Contrast Agents: What Are They, and How Do They Work?

Multisession Courses

Presented on November 30, 2009
Presented as part of VG21: Ultrasound/Gastrointestinal Series: Contrast Agents in US

Participants

Peter N. Burns BSc, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1) Understand the composition, characteristics and behaviour of microbubble contrast agents for ultrasound. 2) Describer the basic mode of action of bubble-specific ultrasound imaging methods. 3) Interpret enhancement patterns on microbubble contrast images and relate them to tissue and vessel perfusion characteristics.

Cite This Abstract

Burns, P, Microbubble Contrast Agents: What Are They, and How Do They Work?. Radiological Society of North America 2009 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 29 - December 4, 2009 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2009/8000430.html