• The imaging examinations for SGBI rupture include MRI, ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT) scanning, and mammography. (medscape.com)
  • Imaging techniques, primarily magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) scan, are useful to help doctors see the size and location of the tumor before surgery. (cancer.net)
  • A brain aneurysm is often discovered after it has ruptured or by chance during diagnostic exam, such as computed tomography (CT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or angiography that are being done for other reasons. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Historically the imaging technique used for this purpose is computed tomography (CT). (hindawi.com)
  • Detailed MR images allow physicians to better evaluate various parts of the body and certain diseases that may not be assessed adequately with other imaging methods such as X-ray, ultrasound or computed tomography (also called CT or CAT scanning). (hoag.org)
  • These might include x-ray, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), PET (positron emission tomography) scans, and CT (computed tomography) scans . (nolo.com)
  • Cardiac imaging refers to minimally invasive imaging of the heart using ultrasound , magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), or nuclear medicine (NM) imaging with PET or SPECT . (wikipedia.org)
  • These impressive percentages are a result of the relatively high prevalence of AIs in the general population and the extensive radiologic research with imaging methods, primarily computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). (medscape.com)
  • Also called sonography, ultrasound uses sound waves instead of radiation to produce images of your organs, blood vessels and other structures within your body. (sutterhealth.org)
  • An ultrasound image of the stomach wall helps doctors determine how far the cancer has spread into the stomach and nearby lymph nodes, tissue, and organs, such as the liver or adrenal glands. (cancer.net)
  • The echo sound waves create an image on the monitor as an ultrasound transducer is passed over the skin that covers the heart. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • For example, doctors may use transrectal ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help guide the biopsy. (cdc.gov)
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound is a imaging procedure using high frequency sound waves rather than x-rays to create pictures. (ottawahospital.on.ca)
  • Diagnostic imaging is the use of X-ray, ultrasound, radioactive isotopes, or magnetic resonance to produce a visual display or representation of structural and / or functional information of the "inside" of the human body. (who.int)
  • In 1986, Charles L. Dumoulin and Howard R. Hart at General Electric developed MR angiography, and Denis Le Bihan obtained the first images and later patented diffusion MRI. (wikipedia.org)
  • CMS received a request to delete the national noncoverage of blood flow measurement from the Magnetic Resonance Imaging NCD at 220.2 of the NCD Manual and thus permit local Medicare contractor discretion to cover this use under 220.2(D). The requestor points to an apparent contradiction between this noncoverage provision and the national coverage of magnetic resonance imaging under the Magnetic Resonance Angiography NCD at 220.3 of the NCD Manual. (cms.gov)
  • The oedema produced a local mass effect as demonstrated with angiography. (nih.gov)
  • Diagnostic guidelines for initial imaging for fibromuscular dysplasia are available from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and note that CT angiography (CTA) with IV contrast, magnetic resonance angiography with and without IV contrast, and arteriography are usually appropriate for initial imaging, and duplex Doppler ultrasonography and intravascular ultrasonography may be appropriate. (medscape.com)
  • Angiography is the standard imaging approach for detecting fibromuscular dysplasia/arterial stenoses and aneurysms. (medscape.com)
  • The diagnostic and prognostic information available from captopril renography and the increasing availability of magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) have reduced the use of renal arteriography as a diagnostic tool, except in evaluating kidneys with intrarenal branch-artery stenoses and those with complex vascular anatomy, including multiple accessory arteries. (medscape.com)
  • At present, angiography remains the standard imaging approach for detecting fibromuscular dysplasia/arterial stenoses and aneurysms, though its role is being redefined. (medscape.com)
  • CT angiography (CTA) imaging with maximum intensity projection (MIP) and quantitative measurement of stenosis is an accurate noninvasive technique for diagnosing fibromuscular dysplasia/stenosis of the visceral arteries, regardless of the etiology. (medscape.com)
  • A number of different imaging modalities or sequences can be used with imaging the nervous system: T1-weighted (T1W) images: Cerebrospinal fluid is dark. (wikipedia.org)
  • Because radiation is not required, MRI may be used in place of CT and other imaging modalities in children and pregnant women. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Improved spending capability and physicians inclination towards MRI over other conventional medical imaging modalities is fuelling demand for MRI across this region. (iifiir.org)
  • Diffusion-weighted images (DWI): DWI uses the diffusion of water molecules to generate contrast in MR images. (wikipedia.org)
  • Human Connectome Project History of neuroimaging Brain regions on T1 MRI T1 (note CSF is dark) with contrast (arrow pointing to meningioma of the falx) Normal axial T2-weighted MR image of the brain MRI image of the surface of the brain. (wikipedia.org)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging is a diagnostic imaging modality that is capable of demonstrating a wide variety of soft-tissue lesions with contrast resolution equal or superior to CT scanning in various parts of the body. (cms.gov)
  • Sometimes, a special dye called a contrast medium is given before the scan to provide better detail on the image. (cancer.net)
  • In contrast with the outbreak strain, ED-703 did not produce extended-spectrum β-lactamases. (cdc.gov)
  • Some magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans require the use of a contrast agent. (drugs.com)
  • We propose a novel approach for ventilation scanning, using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and inhaled molecular oxygen as a contrast agent, that directly depicts transfer of oxygen across the alveolus into the pulmonary vasculature. (nih.gov)
  • 2% NAC]) is a novel magnetic resonance imaging contrast marker that facilitates visualization of implanted radioactive seeds in cancer brachytherapy. (hindawi.com)
  • Some patients may need to have a contrast dye (gadolinium) injected into a vein of their arm or hand to ensure images show up clearly on the MRI. (tgh.org)
  • ERCP is a diagnostic procedure that combines endoscopy , which uses an illuminated optical instrument to examine inside the body, with iodinated contrast injection and x-ray images. (radiologyinfo.org)
  • [5] TTE can visualize non-dilated coronary arteries and measure coronary artery flow using harmonic imaging, contrast agents, and high-frequency transducers. (wikipedia.org)
  • MRI images taken after a special dye (contrast) is delivered into your body may provide extra information about the blood vessels. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Contrast-enhanced axial CT images show several narrowings of the common and proper hepatic arteries with intervening aneurysmal dilatation. (medscape.com)
  • MRA produces excellent contrast-enhanced angiograms without the risk of iodinated compounds and radiation exposure. (medscape.com)
  • The blood flow in the vessels is used to generate image contrast. (lu.se)
  • The magnetic relaxation mechanism invoked here, where spin relaxation is induced directly by molecular exchange, also provides a molecular basis for understanding the water 1H relaxation behavior that governs the intrinsic magnetic resonance image contrast in biological tissue. (lu.se)
  • Because MRI uses a strong magnetic field that can move metal objects, you cannot have an MRI scan if you have a metallic implant such as a pacemaker or implanted pump, or if you have an artificial joint, implanted metal plates or screws, or metal surgical clips. (drugs.com)
  • A CT scan is an X-ray-based procedure in which multiple "slices" of data are acquired of the body part being imaged as you lie on a table and are advanced into a donut-shaped machine. (sutterhealth.org)
  • A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including bones, muscles, fat and organs. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • During the scan, the machine will create a strong magnetic field around you, directing radio waves at your body. (tgh.org)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scan that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of your organs, tissues and bones. (polyclinic.com)
  • A CT scan, also known as a CAT scan, uses many x-ray images from different angles and computer to produce cross sectional images. (ottawahospital.on.ca)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan (MRI) is a test that uses magnetics, radio waves, and a computer to produce images of the body. (ottawahospital.on.ca)
  • A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan uses magnets and radio waves to produce both two and three dimensional pictures of the inside of your body. (spirehealthcare.com)
  • That's because the CT scan produces a cross-section image of a patient's lung or abdomen, giving radiologists a view that standard x-rays can't provide. (nolo.com)
  • With technology developers exploring many new applications, especially those involving cardiac and breast imaging, it was inevitable that magnetic resonance imaging would evolve into a highly sophisticated medical imaging tool. (iifiir.org)
  • These cardiac techniques are otherwise referred to as echocardiography , Cardiac MRI , Cardiac CT , Cardiac PET and Cardiac SPECT including myocardial perfusion imaging . (wikipedia.org)
  • A physician may recommend cardiac imaging to support a diagnosis of a heart condition. (wikipedia.org)
  • Medical specialty professional organizations discourage the use of routine cardiac imaging during pre-operative assessment for patients about to undergo low or mid-risk non-cardiac surgery because the procedure carries risks and is unlikely to result in the change of a patient's management. (wikipedia.org)
  • [1] Stress cardiac imaging is discouraged in the evaluation of patients without cardiac symptoms or in routine follow-ups. (wikipedia.org)
  • With the introduction of the matrix TEE probe, 3D TEE can collect real-time 3D images that provide a comprehensive view of the heart structures, leading to better understanding and decision making during cardiac procedures. (wikipedia.org)
  • L'imagerie par resonance magnetique (IRM) est souvent consideree standard test for characterizing cardiac as well as noncardiac struc- comme l'examen par excellence pour caracteriser les structures et les ture and function. (bvsalud.org)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a more accurate assessment, as well as earlier detection of lesions. (medscape.com)
  • [ 24 ] Imaging findings in brain contusions tend to vary because of the stages of evolution common to these lesions. (medscape.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging revealed that the lesions were lobulated with iso‑intensity T1‑weighted image signals and slightly long T2‑weighted image signals. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Ischemic lesions were found by magnetic resonance imaging at fundus oculi. (cdc.gov)
  • Cross-sectional imaging may be required when lesions are in unusual locations, such as the axial skeleton. (medscape.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to produce high quality two-dimensional or three-dimensional images of the brain and brainstem as well as the cerebellum without the use of ionizing radiation (X-rays) or radioactive tracers. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is a phenomenon in which the atoms in the body emit electromagnetic radiation in response to a magnetic field. (medindia.net)
  • Sutter's imaging locations use ultra-fast, advanced, multi-slice CT, enabling the delivery of the lowest possible radiation dose. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Both X-ray and fluoroscopy machines use a small amount of radiation to acquire the images, commonly used to diagnose fractures, chest congestion and blockages in the gastrointestinal tract and other organs. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Because children are smaller, still growing and more vulnerable to radiation, we follow the Imaging Gently® guidelines to ensure that your child receives the lowest possible radiation dose if they need CT, X-ray, fluoroscopy or a nuclear medicine procedure. (sutterhealth.org)
  • During an MRI, your body is in a very strong magnetic field. (drugs.com)
  • MRI uses a strong magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce images of great detail. (sutterhealth.org)
  • However, the baby will be in a strong magnetic field. (radiologyinfo.org)
  • Mammography is the most common breast imaging examination and can readily depict extracapsular free silicone. (medscape.com)
  • When implant rupture and extravasation are detected on mammography, further imaging studies may not be required. (medscape.com)
  • It has been known to produce false positives at a higher rate than mammography. (voanews.com)
  • Imaging experts at the Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program use MRI in conjunction with traditional mammography to provide high-quality breast images that may lead to the early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. (upmc.com)
  • Postoperative pathologic study showed large acellular areas, atypical cells growing in cord-like and linear fashions with cartilage -like matrices, and no spindle cells / osteoclasts between the cancer cells and chondroid matrices, leading to the pathologic diagnosis of matrix-producing carcinoma . (bvsalud.org)
  • The images were evaluated by two radiologists and the final diagnosis was confirmed following evaluation of the specimens by two pathologists. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Diagnosis of this condition requires brain imaging. (childneurologyfoundation.org)
  • Computer-aided brain tumor diagnosis from MRI images consists of tumor detection, segmentation, and classification processes. (researchgate.net)
  • An important aspect of providing a safe, rapid, and accurate diagnosis is onsite access to advanced imaging and diagnostics. (bvns.net)
  • Begin your journey today to a career that uses radio waves and strong magnetic fields to produce computerized images of internal structures for detailed diagnosis. (virginiawestern.edu)
  • Although FMD is a pathologic diagnosis, a characteristic angiographic change is the string-of-beads appearance (see the images below) caused by areas of relative stenoses or webs alternating with small fusiform or saccular aneurysms of the artery. (medscape.com)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI, formerly known as nuclear magnetic resonance imaging - NMRI) is a noninvasive method of graphically representing the distribution of water and other hydrogen-rich molecules in the human body. (cms.gov)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive test doctors use to diagnose medical conditions. (radiologyinfo.org)
  • Three-dimensional gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance angiograms (MRAs) show medial fibroplasia, which appears as classic string-of-beads sign. (medscape.com)
  • Depending on your condition and medical question, the exam may be performed at one of our hospital radiology departments, outpatient imaging centers, or centers of care excellence on state-of-the-art technology, including multi-detector CT and 3T MRI. (sutterhealth.org)
  • In fact, our MRI imaging has received the gold seal of accreditation from the American College of Radiology, based on our commitment to excellence for patient safety, imaging technology and personnel qualifications. (tgh.org)
  • Interventional Radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that performs minimally invasive treatments using x ray imaging for procedure guidance. (ottawahospital.on.ca)
  • The current standard of care after brachytherapy for localized prostate cancer includes an image-guided quality assurance check of the radioactive seed placement and anticipated dose distribution. (hindawi.com)
  • Nuclear medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses radioactive product called a tracer to check how well organs and tissues function within the body. (ottawahospital.on.ca)
  • This specialized MRI produces detailed images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels. (dukehealth.org)
  • Transesophageal echocardiography creates clearer images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels than traditional transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). (wikipedia.org)
  • A magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) is a form of magnetic resonance imaging that creates 3-dimensional pictures of blood vessels. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The images provide considerable help in detecting various disease-related changes such as tumours or constrictions in blood vessels. (lu.se)
  • This diagnostic imaging procedure uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal or axial images (often called slices) of the body. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • This diagnostic procedure uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • [5] This procedure allows for better imaging of the aorta, pulmonary artery, heart valves, atria, atrial septum, left atrial appendage, and coronary arteries. (wikipedia.org)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology uses a powerful magnet, radio waves, and an advanced computer system to produce detailed pictures of the organs, bones, and tissues inside your body. (dukehealth.org)
  • With the remarkable ability to see under your skin and into your organs, diagnostic imaging provides answers to medical questions previously only understood through exploratory surgery. (sutterhealth.org)
  • MRI is used to image many parts of the body, including tissues and organs. (sutterhealth.org)
  • This diagnostic test uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones and organs on film. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • An MRI is a diagnostic tool that creates detailed images of organs and tissues in the body. (tgh.org)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic test that creates detailed images of organs and tissues in the body, using a magnetic field and computer-generated radio waves. (tgh.org)
  • MRI is especially good for imaging soft tissues in the body, including the brain, nerves, muscles and organs. (hoag.org)
  • It is a newer technology that can measure the metabolic changes inside the brain and also the abnormalities which are not possible using other conventional imaging techniques. (medindia.net)
  • A computer combines these pictures into a detailed, 3-dimensional image that shows any abnormalities or tumors. (cancer.net)
  • magnetic resonance imaging showed signal abnormalities in the lenticular nuclei. (cdc.gov)
  • In the early 1980s to the early 1990s, 'Jedi' helmets, inspired by the 'Return of the Jedi' Star Wars film, were sometimes worn by children in order to obtain good image quality. (wikipedia.org)
  • Magnetic resonance tomography was introduced in the 1980s. (lu.se)
  • MRI uses magnets and radio waves to produce images on a computer. (cdc.gov)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a computer, a magnetic field, and radio waves to produce images of the soft tissues in the body. (upmc.com)
  • Generally, atomic nuclei are randomly aligned but under the influence of a magnetic field, they get aligned in the direction of the field. (medindia.net)
  • Machine learning has achieved outstanding results in improving MR image quality for these tasks individually, yet multi-task methods are rarely explored. (springer.com)
  • Instead, it uses magnetic fields and pulses of radio waves to temporarily and harmlessly energize molecules in your pet's body. (bvns.net)
  • As they relax, these energized molecules give off a signal that's made into an image. (bvns.net)
  • The image shows bundles of nerve fibers in a human brain and is taken with a MRI scanner with so called diffusion technology (a technique where you register the water molecules movement in the fibers). (lu.se)
  • We find a very large dispersion, which, at neutral pH, is produced entirely by internal water molecules, exchanging with bulk water on the time scale 10-8-10-6 s. (lu.se)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic technique that uses a magnetic field to produce pictures of structures inside the body. (drugs.com)
  • MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radiofrequency pulses, and a computer to produce detailed pictures of internal body structures. (radiologyinfo.org)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) produces images of the body's internal structures by passing radio waves through a powerful magnetic field. (hoag.org)
  • Differing frequencies of radio waves are produced by the different body structures, in return, these are mapped and converted into digital images by a computer. (hoag.org)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is more sensitive and accurate than CT for detecting contusions because of its multiplanar capability and greater sensitivity for edema. (medscape.com)
  • Due to the sensitivity of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data acquisition process, slight changes around the scanner system can produce artefacts in the images. (springer.com)
  • Power Doppler image shows hyperemic blood flow in the flexor tendon sheath in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis of the hands. (medscape.com)
  • It is the most commonly used imaging tool for diagnosing heart problems, as it allows non-invasive visualization of the heart and the blood flow through the heart, using a technique known as Doppler. (wikipedia.org)
  • The f in front of MRI stands for functional , which ideally means that the same technique can capture images when the brain is in action. (medindia.net)
  • MRI/MRS can produce information on over 40 physico-chemical parameters regarded as biomarkers of structural, functional or metabolic significance. (sinapse.ac.uk)
  • Future developments may shorten MRA imaging times to reduce the problem of claustrophobia while still allowing the test to provide both anatomic and functional information. (medscape.com)
  • A strong static magnetic field is used to create sample magnetization that is then manipulated by radio frequency (RF) pulses and detected through induction of a weak voltage in a coil placed around the sample ( Köckenberger, 2001 ). (jplanthydro.org)
  • Usually, images are created of several "slices" of an organ or part of the body. (drugs.com)
  • The MRI's computer also can combine these slices into three-dimensional (3-D) images. (drugs.com)
  • MRI allows us to image patients in all three dimensions in very thin slices, giving us a remarkable representation of your pet's anatomy and any pathology that is present. (bvns.net)
  • Single magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images are called slices. (ucsfbenioffchildrens.org)
  • T2-weighted images are useful for visualizing pathology. (wikipedia.org)
  • A computer translates the echoed sound waves into a live-action image on a monitor. (mayoclinic.org)
  • The primary imaging test used to diagnose DCM is an echocardiogram , which uses sound waves to create moving images of the beating heart. (healthline.com)
  • MRI uses a magnetic field, radiofrequency waves to capture images of the brain. (medindia.net)
  • In 1990, a chemist named Linus Pauling first identified that when oxygen-rich blood was exposed to a magnetic field, it behaved differently compared to oxygen-deficit blood. (medindia.net)
  • The machine creates an image based on the way hydrogen atoms in your body react to the magnetic field and the radio waves. (drugs.com)
  • You don't feel the magnetic field or radio waves. (polyclinic.com)
  • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography or MRCP uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to evaluate the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct for disease. (radiologyinfo.org)
  • The magnetic field is not harmful, but it may cause some medical devices to malfunction. (radiologyinfo.org)
  • They can interfere with the magnetic field of the MRI unit, cause burns, or become harmful projectiles. (radiologyinfo.org)
  • Four of the most significant tasks for improving MRI image quality have been bias field correction, super-resolution, motion-, and noise correction. (springer.com)
  • Its magnetic field strength was 0.07 tesla, a hundred times weaker than Sweden's current strongest MRI scanner, -which was installed in Lund in 2015 and has a magnetic field strength of seven tesla (7T). (lu.se)
  • The ability to reliably evaluate SGBIs with imaging is important because the findings at clinical examination often are nonspecific. (medscape.com)
  • This article does not address imaging of the rupture of single-lumen saline implants (which usually is clinically obvious because extravasated saline is rapidly absorbed and breast volume quickly decreases at examination). (medscape.com)
  • MRI is the most accurate imaging examination for the evaluation of SGBI rupture. (medscape.com)
  • All cases had undergone magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination. (spandidos-publications.com)
  • Diagnosing DCM usually involves a combination of a physical examination, blood tests, and imaging. (healthline.com)
  • In conclusion, a single intramuscular dose of C4 produced no acute or chronic systemic toxicity or inflammation in rats, suggesting that C4 may be toxicologically safe for clinical use in cancer brachytherapy. (hindawi.com)
  • This substudy evaluated the performance metrics of modern imaging outcomes and compared them to the clinical data. (whiterose.ac.uk)
  • Though clinical judgment maybe sufficient in treating many conditions, the use of diagnostic imaging services is paramount in confirming, correctly assessing and documenting disease processes and also in judging the disease response to treatment. (who.int)
  • Serial MRI-investigations with saggital, coronal and axial spin-echo (SE) T1-weighted 500/15 (repetition time [TR] msec/echo time [TE] msec) with and without application of gadolinium-DTPA, proton-density-SE 2100/30 and SE T2-weighted 2100/90 images. (nih.gov)
  • Persistent headaches that can't be explained, pain or trauma caused by a fall or accident, or abdominal pain that doesn't go away all are reasons your physician may send you for a diagnostic imaging exam. (sutterhealth.org)
  • We offer diagnostic imaging services at 85 locations throughout Northern California, ensuring that your exam can be performed on the full range of medical imaging equipment by a certified radiologic technologist close to home. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam that produces detailed images of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic systems, including the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts, pancreas and pancreatic duct . (radiologyinfo.org)
  • One exam produces dozens or sometimes hundreds of images. (ucsfbenioffchildrens.org)
  • One exam can produce thousands of images. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Inversion recovery magnetic resonance image shows an intact silicone gel breast implant. (medscape.com)
  • WHO produces guidance for the regulation, selection and management of medical devices with the goals of increasing access, availability and affordability and of ensuring that these devices are safe and of good quality. (who.int)
  • Imaging characteristics of secondary aneurysmal bone cysts were found to be similar to that of the primary lesion but to have a higher presence of fluid-fluid levels. (medscape.com)
  • The images are used to further define the tumor's size, location and other characteristics. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • With MRI, the tumor was hypo-intense on T1-weighted images, mixed hyper- and hypo-intense on T2-weighted images, and completely rim enhanced until late phase on time -signal intensity curve. (bvsalud.org)
  • The imaging of regional ventilation in the lungs is essential for the evaluation of a variety of pathological conditions, such as emphysema, pneumonia and pulmonary embolism. (nih.gov)
  • TEE is especially useful for patients with obesity or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who may have difficulty obtaining high-quality images using TTE. (wikipedia.org)