A deployable invasive device includes a transducer with a plurality of elements linked by at least one shape memory material configured to move the plurality of elements relative to one another between a first configuration and a second configuration in response to a stimulus. The shape memory material comprises at least one active region configured to facilitate transition between the first configuration and the second configuration. The deployable invasive device includes at least one integrated circuit configured to process signals from at least one of the plurality of elements and a plurality of conductive traces on or in the shape memory material and extending through the active region. The conductive traces are configured to conduct signals to the at least one integrated circuit, wherein the conductive traces are configured to conform as the shape memory material moves the elements between the first configuration and the second configuration.

Methods and systems are provided for turbulence monitoring during ultrasound scanning. In one example, during scanning with an ultrasound probe, a turbulence amount between two successive frames may be monitored, and in response to the turbulence amount at or above the higher threshold, deployment of the one or more image interpretation protocols may be stopped or delayed until the turbulence amount decreases below the higher threshold.

Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses, Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.

An ultrasound apparatus includes a plurality of channels, each including a transmission channel for generating and outputting a transmission signal based on a synchronization signal, a temperature detector for outputting a temperature information signal of the transmission channel, a transducer element for converting the transmission signal output from the transmission channel into an ultrasound signal and outputting the ultrasound signal, a reception channel for receiving a reception signal that returns after the ultrasound signal is transmitted to and reflected from an object, and acquiring ultrasound image data based on the received reception signal, and a switching circuit for connecting the temperature detector to the reception channel such that the reception channel receives the temperature information signal of the transmission channel. The reception channel generates a control signal for closing or opening the switching circuit, and the switching circuit is closed or opened on the generated control signal.

A system for detecting/quantifying the conductance of a right-to-left cardiac shunt includes a mouthpiece assembly, a solenoid-driven vacuum/pressurization assembly; a controller for operating the solenoid-driven vacuum/pressurization assembly; and a monitor for displaying the instructions from the controller. A microbubble counting cell and digital image sensor are combined with software-based image analysis to determine a number of microbubbles contained in a microbubble counting zone. A monitor enables operator specification of total volume of contrast agent to be injected into the patient. One or more first Doppler ultrasound transducer arrays are positioned adjacent to targeted intracranial arteries at one side of the skull or a pair of first Doppler ultrasound transducer arrays positioned adjacent to targeted intracranial arteries at both sides of the skull. A second Doppler ultrasound transducer is positioned on the precordium of the patient to detect the arrival of microbubble-containing contrast agent in the right atrium of the patient.

A method and a system for acquiring a 3D ultrasound image. The method includes receiving a request to capture a plurality of ultrasound image for a medical test corresponding to a medical condition. The method further includes determining a body part corresponding to the medical test. Further, the method includes identifying an imaging site particular to the medical test. Furthermore, the method includes providing a navigational guidance to the user in real time for positioning a handheld ultrasound device. Subsequently, the user is assisted to capture the plurality of ultrasound image of the imaging site in real time using deep learning. Further, the plurality of ultrasound images of the imaging site is captured. Finally, the method includes converting the plurality of ultrasound image to a 3-Dimensional (3D) ultrasound image in real time.

A scanning assembly for an ultrasonic imaging device and the ultrasonic imaging device are provided in the present disclosure. The scanning assembly comprises: an ultrasonic transducer configured to send/receive an ultrasonic signal; a frame connected to an ultrasonic imaging device body; a lower housing comprising a hollow cavity having an upper open end and a lower open end, wherein the upper open end is detachably connected to the bottom of the frame, and the ultrasonic transducer is at least partially accommodated in the hollow cavity; and a film assembly detachably connected to the lower open end. The ultrasonic imaging device comprises the ultrasonic imaging device body. The ultrasonic imaging device body comprises a main device, a display, an adjustable arm, and the above scanning assembly connected to one end of the adjustable arm.

Various methods and systems are provided for dynamically adjusting user guidance based on a user's proficiency by tracking the same. In one example, a proficiency score for a user may be tracked over time and practice based on a pre-defined rubric for a given anatomical region and a given anatomical target within the anatomical region. During medical imaging, based on the proficiency score of the user, an amount of user guidance that is provided to the user may be adjusted. For example, user guidance may be automatically activated to guide the user during the imaging procedure when the proficiency score of the user is less than a threshold score.

Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.

Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses, Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.