First report of a new ultrasound velocity based system for atherosclerotic plaque characterisation.
OBJECTIVE
To built an experimental system that can create ultrasound velocity maps for human tissues.


RESULTS
We describe a new experimental system and its use to examine ex vivo specimens of carotid atherosclerotic plaque.


CONCLUSIONS
This new ultrasound system is promising but requires further testing and development in the laboratory.
Srodon
P D
PD
Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal London Hospital, London E1 1BB, UK. paul.srodon@bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk
Brewin
M
M
Birch
M J
MJ
D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D006801:Humans; D014463:Ultrasonography