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01-04-2018 | Invited article

Principles of ultrasound elastography

Authors: Arinc Ozturk, Joseph R. Grajo, Manish Dhyani, Brian W. Anthony, Anthony E. Samir

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 4/2018

Abstract

Tissue stiffness has long been known to be a biomarker of tissue pathology. Ultrasound elastography measures tissue mechanical properties by monitoring the response of tissue to acoustic energy. Different elastographic techniques have been applied to many different tissues and diseases. Depending on the pathology, patient-based factors, and ultrasound operator-based factors, these techniques vary in accuracy and reliability. In this review, we discuss the physical principles of ultrasound elastography, discuss differences between different ultrasound elastographic techniques, and review the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques in clinical practice.

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Title: Principles of ultrasound elastography
Authors: Arinc Ozturk
Joseph R. Grajo
Manish Dhyani
Brian W. Anthony
Anthony E. Samir
Publication date: 01-04-2018
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Abdominal Radiology / Issue 4/2018
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-018-1475-6

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WHO estimates that half of all patients worldwide are non-adherent to their prescribed medication. The consequences of poor adherence can be catastrophic, on both the individual and population level.

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Year in Review: Heart failure and cardiomyopathies

Heart Failure Video

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