Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging: Inside Out

1. Introduction
   Introduction
   Echo Ranging of the Body
   Ultrasound Portrait Photographers
   Ultrasound Cinematographers
   Modern Ultrasound Imaging Developments
   Enabling Technologies for Ultrasounds Imaging
   Ultrasound Imaging Safety
   Ultrasound and Other Diagnostic Imaging Modalities
   Conclusion
   Bibliography
   References
   2. Overview
   Introduction
   Fourier Transform
   Building Blocks
   Central Diagram
   References
   3. Acoustic Wave Propagation
   Introduction to Waves
   Plane Waves in Liquids and Solids
   Elastic Waves in Solids
   Conclusion
   Bibliography
   References
   4. Attenuation
   Losses in Tissues
   Losses in Both Frequency and Time Domains
   Tissue Models
   Pulses in Lossy Media
   Penetration and Time Gain Compensation
   Hooke’s Law for Viscoelastic Media
   Wave Equations for Tissues
   Referenes
   5. Transducers
   Introduction to Transducers
   Resonant Modes of Transducers
   Equivalent Circuit Transducer Model
   Transducer Design Considerations
   Transducer Pulses
   Equations for Piezoelectric Media
   Piezoelectric Materials
   Comparison of Piezoelectric Materials
   Transducer Advanced Topics
   Bibliography
   References
   6. Beamforming
   What is Diffraction?
   Fresnel Approximation of Spatial Diffraction Integral
   Rectangular Aperture
   Apodization
   Circular Apertures
   Focusing
   Angular Spectrum of Waves
   Diffraction Loss
   Limited Diffraction Beam
   Bibliography
   References
   7. Array Beamforming
   Why Arrays?
   Diffraction in the Time Domain
   Circular Radiators in the Time Domain
   Arrays
   Pulse-Echo Beamforming
   Two-Dimensional Arrays
   Baffled
   General Approaches
   Nonideal Array Performance
   Bibliography
   References
   8. Wave Scattering and Imaging
   Introduction
   Scattering of Objects
   Role of Transducer Diffraction and Focusing
   Role of Imaging
   Bibliography
   References
   9. Scattering From Tissue and Tissue Characterization
   Introduction
   Scattering from Tissues
   Properties of and Propagation in Heterogeneous Tissue
   Array Processing of Scattered Pulse-Echo Signals
   Tissue Characterization Methods
   Applications of Tissue Characterization
   Elastography
   Aberration Correction
   Wave Equations for Tissue
   Bibliography
   References
   10. Imaging Systems and Applications
   Introduction
   Trends in Imaging Systems
   Major Controls
   Block Diagram
   Major Modes
   Clinical Applications
   Transducers and Image Formats
   Front End
   Scanner
   Back End
   Advanced Signal Processing
   Alternate Imaging System Architectures
   Bibliography
   References
   11. Doppler Models
   Introduction
   The Doppler Effect
   Scattering from Flowing Blood in Vessels
   Continuous Wave Doppler
   Pulsed Wave Doppler
   Comparison of Pulsed and Continuous Wave Doppler
   Ultrasound Color Flow Imaging
   Non-Doppler Visualization of Blood Flow
   Conclusion
   Bibliography
   References
   12. Nonlinear Acoustics and Imaging
   Introduction
   What is Nonlinear Propagation?
   Propagation in a Nonlinear Medium with Losses
   Propagation of Beams in Nonlinear Media
   Harmonic Imaging
   Harmonic Signal Processing
   Other Nonlinear Effects
   Nonlinear Wave Equations and Simulation Models
   Summary
   Bibliography
   References
   13. Ultrasonic Exposimetry and Acoustic Measurements
   Introduction to Measurements
   Materials Characterization
   Transducers
   Acoustic Output Measurements
   Performance Measurements
   Thought Experiments
   Bibliography
   References
   14. Ultrasound Contrast Agents
   Introduction
   Microbubble as Linear Resonator
   Microbubble as Nonlinear Resonator
   Cavitation and Bubble Destruction
   Ultrasound Contrast Agents
   Imaging with Ultrasound Contrast Agents
   Therapeutic Ultrasound Contrast Agents: Smart Bubbles
   Equations of Motion for Contrast Agents
   Conclusions
   Bibliography
   References
   15. Ultrasound-Induced Bioeffects
   Introduction
   Ultrasound-Induced Bioeffects: Observation to Regulation
   Thermal Effects
   Mechanical Effects
   The Output Display Standard
   Comparison of Medical Ultrasound Modalities
   Primary and Secondary Ultrasound-Induced Bioeffects
   Equations for Predicting Temperature Rise
   Conclusions
   Bibliography
   References
   Appendix A
   Appendix B
   Appendix C
   Appendix D
   Index

Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging provides a comprehensive introduction to and a state-of-the-art review of the essential science and signal processing principles of diagnostic ultrasound. The progressive organization of the material serves beginners in medical ultrasound science and graduate students as well as design engineers, medical physicists, researchers, clinical collaborators, and the curious.

This it the most comprehensive and extensive work available on the core science and workings of advanced digital imaging systems, exploring the subject in a unified, consistent and interrelated manner. From its antecedents to the modern day use and prospects for the future, this it the most up-to-date text on the subject.

Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging provides in-depth overviews on the following major aspects of diagnostic ultrasound: absorption in tissues; acoustical and electrical measurements; beamforming, focusing, and imaging; bioeffects and ultrasound safety; digital imaging systems and terminology; Doppler and Doppler imaging; nonlinear propagation, beams and harmonic imaging; scattering and propagation through realistic tissues; and tissue characterization.

• Based on the author's over thirty-five years of experience in developing laboratory methodology and standards and conducting research in ultrasound.
• Conveys the fundamentals of diagnostic ultrasound as well as state-of-the-art reviews of major topics from a historical perspective. Matlab MATLAB problems and examples included.
• MATLAB problems and examples included

Suitable as a graduate level text for engineering or science students or as a reference for the practicing engineer, scientist or physician engaged in ultrasound research or development