Microwave Ablation
Category Therapeutic Procedure Term Microwave Ablation Definition of Microwave Ablation High Frequency Electromagnetic Energy To Heat And Destroy Tissue Under Image Guidance Notes About Microwave Ablation Faster Heating Than RFA
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Rehabilitation Robot
Category Application Term Rehabilitation Robot Definition of Rehabilitation Robot Robots Aiding Patient Recovery Through Assisted Movement, Therapy, And Monitoring Notes About Rehabilitation Robot Includes Exoskeletons And Gait Trainers
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Category General Term Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Definition of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Noninvasive Imaging Modality Using Magnetic Fields And Radiofrequency Pulses To Generate Tissue Contrast Notes About Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Provides High Soft Tissue Contrast Without Ionizing Radiation
Temperature Probe
Category Monitoring Device Term Temperature Probe Definition of Temperature Probe Device For Monitoring Patient Temperature During Long Procedures Or Sedation Notes About Temperature Probe Disposable Options Available
Contrast To Noise Ratio (CNR)
Category Image Quality Metric Term Contrast To Noise Ratio (CNR) Definition of Contrast To Noise Ratio (CNR) Difference In Signal Between Two Tissues Relative To Noise Notes About Contrast To Noise Ratio (CNR) Key For Lesion Detectability
Nyquist Limit
Category Doppler Principle Term Nyquist Limit Definition of Nyquist Limit Maximum Unambiguous Doppler Frequency (Half PRF) Beyond Which Aliasing Occurs Notes About Nyquist Limit Key Parameter When Setting Doppler PRF
Stiffness Gradient
Category Elastography Descriptor Term Stiffness Gradient Definition of Stiffness Gradient Variation Of Tissue Stiffness Across A Lesion Or Organ Notes About Stiffness Gradient May Indicate Invasive Tumor Margins
Proton Density (PD)
Category Tissue Property Term Proton Density (PD) Definition of Proton Density (PD) Relative Number Of Hydrogen Protons Per Unit Volume Contributing To Signal Notes About Proton Density (PD) PD Weighted Images Emphasize Proton Concentration
Attenuation Units
Category CT To PET Mapping Term Attenuation Units Definition of Attenuation Units Conversion Of CT Hounsfield Units To Linear Attenuation Coefficients At 511 KeV For PET Correction Notes About Attenuation Units Requires Energy Mapping And Scaling
Community Screening Outreach Kits
Category Outreach Resource Term Community Screening Outreach Kits Definition of Community Screening Outreach Kits Portable Supplies And Educational Materials For Off Site Screening Events Using Imaging Modalities Notes About Community Screening Outreach Kits Supports Public Health