Ultrasound Echogram Measurement
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Ultrasound Velocity Measurement in a Liquid Metal Electrode
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2015
Ultrasound velocimetry is used to study mixing by fluid flow in liquid metal electrodes. The focus of this manuscript is to illustrate the methods used for making precise, spatially-resolved ultrasound measurements while limiting oxidation and controlling and monitoring temperature, applied current, and the heater power being supplied.
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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
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2013
We describe a new ultrasound-based vector tissue Doppler imaging technique to measure muscle contraction velocity, strain and strain rate with sub-millisecond temporal resolution during dynamic activities. This approach provides complementary measurements of dynamic muscle function and could lead to a better understanding of mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal disorders.
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High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging of the Abdominal Aorta
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2023
Source: Amelia R. Adelsperger, Evan H. Phillips, and Craig J. Goergen, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana High-frequency ultrasound systems are used to acquire high resolution images. Here, the use of a state-of-the-art system will be demonstrated to image the morphology and hemodynamics of small pulsatile arteries and veins found in mice and rats. Ultrasound is a relatively inexpensive, portable, and versatile method for the noninvasive...
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Measuring Diaphragm Thickness and Function Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound
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2023
Diaphragm thickness and function can be assessed in healthy individuals and critically ill patients using point-of-care ultrasound. This technique offers an accurate, reproducible, feasible, and well-tolerated method for evaluating diaphragm structure and function.
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Murine Echocardiography and Ultrasound Imaging
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2010
This video demonstrates use of a rail-mounted high-frequency ultrasound probe to perform echocardiography on an anesthetized mouse. The methods describe both conventional two-dimensional and M-mode measurements of cardiac function in addition to newer, more powerful tools such as color Doppler, strain analysis, as well as general and targeted contrast imaging.
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Ultrasound echogram measurement converts echo behavior into geometric information. Echo timing helps relate a returning signal to the location of a structure, while echo intensity contributes to the image pattern that distinguishes tissues or boundaries. The resulting image allows a measurement to be linked to an anatomical feature rather than treated as an isolated numerical value.
Measurement accuracy is strongly influenced by image quality, transducer positioning, and the rules used to identify boundaries. Poorly visualized structures can make a distance, thickness, area, or volume less reliable, while inconsistent probe placement can change the displayed anatomy. Applying the same measurement criteria helps distinguish genuine biological differences from variation caused by image acquisition.
Different measurement types answer different clinical questions. A distance can characterize a linear dimension, thickness can describe a tissue or wall, area can represent the extent of a structure in an image, and volume can summarize three-dimensional size. Choosing the appropriate quantity makes the echogram more useful for assessing anatomy and comparing findings.
An assessment begins by obtaining a usable echogram with appropriate transducer positioning, then identifying the anatomical structure or tissue to be measured. The operator selects the relevant distance, thickness, area, or volume and applies predefined, consistent criteria. Recording measurements in this structured way supports clearer interpretation and more reliable comparison.
Applications span several medical targets. Measurements can support assessment of organ size, fetal development, blood vessels, and abnormal masses. Because the approach uses diagnostic ultrasound images, it provides quantitative information for noninvasive evaluation rather than relying only on visual impressions. The relevant measurement depends on the structure and the clinical question.
In research, serial measurements can be used to monitor physiological changes or evaluate treatment outcomes. The value comes from comparing measurements obtained under consistent imaging and measurement conditions, so observed differences are more likely to reflect changes in the subject rather than changes in technique. This makes quantitative echogram assessment useful for tracking responses over time.