Measurements of the nonlinearity parameter B/A of contrast agents

Ultrasound Med Biol. 1998 Jan;24(1):153-9. doi: 10.1016/s0301-5629(97)00207-x.

Abstract

The nonlinearity parameter B/As of two contrast agents (Albunex and Levovist) in a saline solution (Isoton II) were measured. The results show that B/As of both contrast agents were increasing functions of bubble number densities. In general, they are much higher than that of most soft tissues. For Albunex (concentration = 1 microL Albunex: 1 mL Isoton) a B/A of 2000; and for Levovist (concentration = 6.0 mg Levovist powder: 1 mL Isoton), a B/A of 600 was obtained.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Albumins / chemistry*
  • Contrast Media / chemistry*
  • Mathematics
  • Microspheres
  • Polysaccharides / chemistry*
  • Ultrasonics*

Substances

  • Albumins
  • Albunex
  • Contrast Media
  • Polysaccharides
  • SHU 508