Abstract
Patients with a 70-99% stenosed carotid artery will undergo surgery to prevent rupture of the plaque. However, the degree of stenosis does not determine the vulnerability of the plaque, since vulnerability depends on the plaque's morphology, mechanical properties and the force acting on the plaque. Mechanical models of the carotid artery can improve decision-making of the surgeon by quantifying and mapping wall stress and strain. In this study, a method was developed to obtain the 3D geometry of the carotid artery by a 'slow' sweep over the neck (5 cm) using 2D ultrasound. Rather than using a 3D ultrasound probe, the high axial and temporal resolution are maintained.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2017 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2017 |
Place of Publication | Brussels |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
Number of pages | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-5386-3383-0 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-5386-3384-7 |
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Publication status | Published - 31 Oct 2017 |
Event | 2017 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS 2017) - e Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, United States Duration: 6 Sept 2017 → 9 Sept 2017 http://ewh.ieee.org/conf/ius/2017/ |
Conference
Conference | 2017 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium (IUS 2017) |
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Abbreviated title | IUS 2017 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Washington |
Period | 6/09/17 → 9/09/17 |
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