Title :
Design of a dynamic heart phantom for magnetic resonance imaging
Author :
Gullans, E. ; Ollinick, Erica ; Rein, Scott ; Saffos, Christopher ; Shilling, Jay ; Yan, Karen C. ; Pilla, James J. ; Xu, Chun
Author_Institution :
Mech. Eng. Dept., Coll. of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
Abstract :
Extensive research in the field of magnetic resonance imaging has been done to improve diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Using a dynamic heart phantom (DHP) is vital to improve and validate MR imaging techniques and protocols. We have developed an innovative DHP design using a motor driven hydraulic system that delivers XYZ translational motion, rotation of the gel and internal pressure generation. Upon fabrication, the model will mimic the left ventricle during the cardiac cycle.
Keywords :
biomedical MRI; cardiovascular system; diseases; hydraulic motors; phantoms; DHP design; cardiovascular diseases; dynamic heart phantom; gel rotation; magnetic resonance imaging; pressure generation; Biological materials; Educational institutions; Heart; Hydraulic systems; Imaging phantoms; Magnetic resonance imaging; Pistons; Plastics; Pneumatic systems; Shafts;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2009 IEEE 35th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4362-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4364-2
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2009.4967715
