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TAs: Süleyman Yasin Peker

Topics covered:

  1. Introduction to Verasonics Vantage 32LE Ultrasound Research System.

  2. Introduction to ultrasound transducers.

  3. Introduction to ultrasound imaging modes.

  4. Real-time data acquisition using Verasonics.

  5. Time-of-Flight measurement of common carotid artery (cca) using ultrasound and image processing.

  6. Flow measurement and colour doppler imaging using ultrasound.

Experiment details:

Introduction

This experiment involves the use of the Verasonics Vantage 32LE, a sophisticated ultrasound research system, to explore various aspects of ultrasound imaging and data acquisition. Participants will gain hands-on experience with different ultrasound imaging modes, including A-Mode, B-Mode, Colour Doppler, and Power Doppler, while understanding the applications of linear array, curvilinear/convex, and phased array transducers. The experiment will also cover real-time data acquisition using the Verasonics system, focusing on measuring Time-of-Flight values for echoes and analyzing the power spectrum of ultrasound signals in Doppler mode. This comprehensive approach will provide a deeper understanding of both the technical and practical aspects of ultrasound technology.

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  • Set up the Verasonics system for Colour Doppler imaging of the CCA.

  • Acquire Colour Doppler images, ensuring that the flow is visualized across the vessel.

  • Use Spectral Doppler to obtain a waveform of the blood flow velocity.

  • Measure key parameters from the Doppler waveform, such as peak systolic velocity (PSV) and end-diastolic velocity (EDV).

  • Analyze the flow patterns, and discuss potential clinical implications, such as identifying stenosis or other vascular conditions.

Report requirements:

The report for this part is expected to include: 

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