Verification of an image calibration method in ultrasound contrast agent imaging on a perfusion phantom

An image calibration method, based on “pulse inversion ratio” (PIR) was tested using a flow phantom consisting of a dialysis cartridge to simulate tissue perfusion. By comparing PIR to B-mode and PI output, it was seen that PIR is sensitive to the flow of contrast agents, and is capable of suppressing shadowing artifacts.

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