Abstract: The systems and methods generally relate to blood speckle imaging. The systems and methods transmit a plurality of transmit (Tx) beams from an ultrasound probe to a region of interest (ROI). The plurality of Tx beams are transmitted successively with respect to each other. At least two of the plurality of Tx beams overlap at a common position. The systems and methods estimate velocity fields from the speckle tracking, and weight the velocity fields based on weighting signals to form weighted velocity fields. The weighting signal being centered at transmit beam axes of the plurality of Tx beams. The systems and methods interpolate the weighted velocity fields that overlap at the common position to adjust a portion of the weighted velocity fields, and generate an image on a display of a combined velocity field by combining the weighted velocity fields.

Abstract: A system and method for recognizing structures in 3D ultrasound data based on volume renderings is provided. The method includes receiving 3D volume labels identifying a location of a structure in 3D training volumes. The method includes rendering each 3D training volume into multiple training volume renderings at multiple viewing angles. Each training volume rendering is associated with a volume rendering label corresponding with the 3D volume label. The method includes training a machine learning algorithm using the training volume renderings and associated volume rendering labels. The method includes acquiring and/or receiving a 3D volume and rendering it at a viewing angle. The method includes applying the machine learning algorithm to the volume rendering to detect and output the location of the structure. The method includes storing the location of the structure in the volume rendering in association with the 3D volume at a storage medium.

Abstract: A system and method for recognizing structures in 3D ultrasound data based on volume renderings is provided. The method includes receiving 3D volume labels identifying a location of a structure in 3D training volumes. The method includes rendering each 3D training volume into multiple training volume renderings at multiple viewing angles. Each training volume rendering is associated with a volume rendering label corresponding with the 3D volume label. The method includes training a machine learning algorithm using the training volume renderings and associated volume rendering labels. The method includes acquiring and/or receiving a 3D volume and rendering it at a viewing angle. The method includes applying the machine learning algorithm to the volume rendering to detect and output the location of the structure. The method includes storing the location of the structure in the volume rendering in association with the 3D volume at a storage medium.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a visualization of a multi-modal medical image for diagnostic medical imaging. The systems and methods receive first and second image data sets of an anatomical structure of interest, register the first and second image data sets to a geometrical model of the anatomical structure of interest to form a registered image. The geometrical model includes a location of an anatomical marker. The systems and methods further display the registered image.

Abstract: The systems and methods generally relate to blood speckle imaging. The systems and methods transmit a plurality of transmit (Tx) beams from an ultrasound probe to a region of interest (ROI). The plurality of Tx beams are transmitted successively with respect to each other. At least two of the plurality of Tx beams overlap at a common position. The systems and methods estimate velocity fields from the speckle tracking, and weight the velocity fields based on weighting signals to form weighted velocity fields. The weighting signal being centered at transmit beam axes of the plurality of Tx beams. The systems and methods interpolate the weighted velocity fields that overlap at the common position to adjust a portion of the weighted velocity fields, and generate an image on a display of a combined velocity field by combining the weighted velocity fields.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a visualization of a multi-modal medical image for diagnostic medical imaging. The systems and methods receive first and second image data sets of an anatomical structure of interest, register the first and second image data sets to a geometrical model of the anatomical structure of interest to form a registered image. The geometrical model includes a location of an anatomical marker. The systems and methods further display the registered image.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for multi-modality imaging. In one embodiment, a method comprises: during an ultrasound scan of a patient, co-aligning an ultrasound image received during the ultrasound scan with a three-dimensional (3D) image of the patient acquired with an imaging modality prior to the ultrasound scan; calculating an angle for an x-ray source based on position information in the 3D image to align the x-ray source with the ultrasound image; and adjusting a position of the x-ray source based on the calculated angle. In this way, the same internal views of a patient may be obtained with multiple modalities during an intervention with minimal user input.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for multi-modality imaging. In one embodiment, a method comprises: receiving planning annotations of a pre-operative three-dimensional (3D) image of a subject; during an ultrasound scan of the subject, registering an ultrasound image with the 3D image; overlaying the planning annotations on the ultrasound image; and displaying the ultrasound image with the overlaid planning annotations. In this way, pre-operative planning by a physician can be readily used during intervention.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for displaying ultrasound data representative of a rotationally symmetrical contractible chamber or vessel within a patient which involves obtaining ultrasound data from the ultrasound imaging of the vessel or chamber through at least a phase of one cardiac cycle and virtually sectioning the vessel or chamber into multiple circumferential segments, each extending its own longitudinal distance from a common reference point. The data is used to obtain rotational parameters representative of an entire circumferential segment of the chamber or vessel. The process is repeated until a rotational parameter for each entire circumferential segment along a desired distance of the longitudinal axis of the chamber or vessel has been obtained. The rotational parameters are displayed in a two dimensional format having annular rings with each annular ring being representative of a given circumferential segment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for displaying ultrasound data representative of a rotationally symmetrical contractible chamber or vessel within a patient which involves obtaining ultrasound data from the ultrasound imaging of the vessel or chamber through at least a phase of one cardiac cycle and virtually sectioning the vessel or chamber into multiple circumferential segments, each extending its own longitudinal distance from a common reference point. The data is used to obtain rotational parameters representative of an entire circumferential segment of the chamber or vessel. The process is repeated until a rotational parameter for each entire circumferential segment along a desired distance of the longitudinal axis of the chamber or vessel has been obtained. The rotational parameters are displayed in a two dimensional format having annular rings with each annular ring being representative of a given circumferential segment.

Abstract: A system and method for compensating for motion with displaying ultrasound motion tracking information are provided. The method includes obtaining ultrasound image data of an imaged object and determining motion tracking information based on the ultrasound image data. The method further includes compensating for motion of the imaged object based on the determined motion tracking information and generating motion compensated ultrasound image data in combination with motion tracking indicators based on the motion compensation.

Abstract: A method for combined 4D presentation of quantitative measurements and morphology of an object uses an apparatus that includes a computer or processor, memory, and a display. The method includes identifying a region of interest in volumetric image data. Then, the following steps are iterated to produce a 4D volume rendering. The iterated steps include tracking a wall of the object in the region of interest of the image data to produce a displacement field, applying the displacement field to display data to create enhanced rendering data, volume rendering the enhanced rendering data to produce an enhanced volume rendering, and displaying the enhanced volume rendering.

Abstract: A method and system for displaying quantitative segmental data in a 4D presentation along with local deformation is disclosed herewith. The method comprises: identifying a segment in a volumetric image data. Then, the following steps are iterated to produce a four-dimensional rendering. The iterated steps include: tracking the segment of the volumetric image data to produce a displacement field. Local deformation of the segment is identified using the displacement field. And the segment is rendered with reference to the displacement field and the local deformation.

Abstract: A method and system for displaying quantitative segmental data in a 4D presentation along with local deformation is disclosed herewith. The method comprises: identifying a segment in a volumetric image data. Then, the following steps are iterated to produce a four-dimensional rendering. The iterated steps include: tracking the segment of the volumetric image data to produce a displacement field. Local deformation of the segment is identified using the displacement field. And the segment is rendered with reference to the displacement field and the local deformation.

Abstract: A system and method for compensating for motion with displaying ultrasound motion tracking information are provided. The method includes obtaining ultrasound image data of an imaged object and determining motion tracking information based on the ultrasound image data. The method further includes compensating for motion of the imaged object based on the determined motion tracking information and generating motion compensated ultrasound image data in combination with motion tracking indicators based on the motion compensation.

Abstract: A system and method for displaying ultrasound motion tracking information are provided. The method includes obtaining three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound image data of a scanned object. The 3D ultrasound image data includes motion tracking information. The method further includes transforming the 3D ultrasound image data with the motion tracking information to a two-dimensional (2D) map projection and generating a 2D map based on the 2D map projection.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for combined 4D presentation of quantitative regional parameters on a surface rendering is disclosed herewith. The method comprises: identifying a region of interest in a volumetric image data. Then, the following steps are iterated to produce a 4D surface rendering. The iterated steps include: tracking the region of interest of the volumetric image data to produce a displacement field. A color coded texture representing at least one quantitative regional parameter is applied on a surface defined by the volumetric data and the surface is being surface rendered with reference to the displacement field.

Abstract: A method for combined 4D presentation of quantitative measurements and morphology of an object uses an apparatus that includes a computer or processor, memory, and a display. The method includes identifying a region of interest in volumetric image data. Then, the following steps are iterated to produce a 4D volume rendering. The iterated steps include tracking a wall of the object in the region of interest of the image data to produce a displacement field, applying the displacement field to display data to create enhanced rendering data, volume rendering the enhanced rendering data to produce an enhanced volume rendering, and displaying the enhanced volume rendering.