CenSSIS: Acoustics Group at Boston University

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

The goal of this project is to advance the use of intravascular ultrasound to classify coronary plaque. In particular we are interested in developing techniques that allow vulnerable plaque to be distinguished from stable plaque.

Investigators:
Robin Cleveland, Thomas Szabo, Paul Barbone, Ronald Roy: Boston University
Sean Lehman; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Carey Rappaport: Northeastern University
Ray Chan, Tom Brady, Brett Bouma: CIMIT, Mass General Hospital

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Last Updated Sept 2002
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