From the development of x-ray imaging in the late 19th century, the field of medical imaging
developed an impressive array of modalities. These can measure and image a variety of …

In this paper recent advances in vascular ultrasound imaging technology are discussed,
including three-dimensional ultrasound (3DUS), contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and …

Arterial stiffness is an independent risk factor found to correlate with a wide range of
cardiovascular diseases. It has been suggested that shear wave elastography (SWE) can be …

Shear wave elastography and ultrafast imaging of the carotid artery pulse wave were
performed in 27 normotensive participants and 29 age-and sex-matched patients with …

Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, so adequate
prevention strategies are crucial. However, current stroke risk stratification is based on …

Quantitative, non-invasive and local measurements of arterial mechanical properties could
be highly beneficial for early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and follow up of treatment …

Experimental protocols are fundamental for quantifying the mechanical behaviour of soft
tissue. These data are crucial for advancing the understanding of soft tissue mechanics …

Ultrasound shear wave elastography is an imaging modality that noninvasively assesses
mechanical properties of tissues. The results of elastic imaging are obtained by accurately …

The ability to measure the elastic properties of plaques and vessels would be useful in
clinical diagnoses, particularly for detecting a vulnerable plaque. This study demonstrates …

Quantitative and accurate measurement of in vivo mechanical properties using dynamic
elastography has been the scope of many research efforts over the past two decades. Most …