Title :
Measurement of Ultrasound Velocity in Tissues Utilizing a Microcomputer-Based System
Author :
Bronez, M.A. ; Shung, K.K. ; Heidary, H. ; Hurwitz, D.
Author_Institution :
Bioengineering Program, Pennsylvania State University
Abstract :
The continued interest in diagnostic applications of ultrasound has led to a need for more detailed knowledge of the ultrasonic properties of biological tissues. This communication describes an experimental system based on a Z-80 microprocessor which communicates with other devices via an STD bus for measuring ultrasound velocity in biological tissues as a function of temperature. Data have been collected for bovine heart, kidney, liver, and blood over the temperature range of 10-45 °C.
Keywords :
Biological tissues; Blood; Bovine; Heart; Liver; Microprocessors; Temperature; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonic variables measurement; Velocity measurement; Animals; Biomedical Engineering; Cattle; Computers; Microcomputers; Organ Specificity; Temperature; Ultrasonics;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1985.325592
