• DocumentCode
    1567717
  • Title

    Design of a dynamic heart phantom for magnetic resonance imaging

  • Author

    Gullans, E. ; Ollinick, Erica ; Rein, Scott ; Saffos, Christopher ; Shilling, Jay ; Yan, Karen C. ; Pilla, James J. ; Xu, Chun

  • Author_Institution
    Mech. Eng. Dept., Coll. of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ
  • fYear
    2009
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    2
  • Abstract
    Extensive research in the field of magnetic resonance imaging has been done to improve diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. Using a dynamic heart phantom (DHP) is vital to improve and validate MR imaging techniques and protocols. We have developed an innovative DHP design using a motor driven hydraulic system that delivers XYZ translational motion, rotation of the gel and internal pressure generation. Upon fabrication, the model will mimic the left ventricle during the cardiac cycle.
  • Keywords
    biomedical MRI; cardiovascular system; diseases; hydraulic motors; phantoms; DHP design; cardiovascular diseases; dynamic heart phantom; gel rotation; magnetic resonance imaging; pressure generation; Biological materials; Educational institutions; Heart; Hydraulic systems; Imaging phantoms; Magnetic resonance imaging; Pistons; Plastics; Pneumatic systems; Shafts;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Bioengineering Conference, 2009 IEEE 35th Annual Northeast
  • Conference_Location
    Boston, MA
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-4362-8
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-4364-2
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/NEBC.2009.4967715
  • Filename
    4967715