Ultrasound Contrast Media: Basic Principles and Clinical Applications

Author: Wang Xinghua
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: The continuous research, development, and application of novel ultrasound contrast agents and contrast software have become a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research focus in the field of ultrasound. With the rapid advancement of molecular imaging, targeted microbubble contrast agents are also expected to bring revolutionary breakthroughs in imaging diagnostics and therapeutics. It is believed that these research achievements will become the innovative mainstream and development direction of ultrasound research in the 21st century. This book introduces the classification, preparation techniques, and physicochemical properties of ultrasound contrast agents, as well as the principles of contrast imaging, molecular imaging, and targeted microbubbles, with a focus on the clinical applications of ultrasound contrast imaging in abdominal organs. It is suitable for clinical physicians, particularly resident physicians and medical students from colleges and universities.