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The 34th Annual Advances in Contrast Ultrasound International Bubble Conference, Chicago 2019: synopsis and take-home

Stella Kyung1, Alan Goldberg1, Steven Feinstein1

  • 1Rush University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Echo Research and Practice
|February 29, 2020
PubMed

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The Advances in Contrast Ultrasound (ACU) conference highlighted new research and clinical applications for contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS). Experts collaborated to advance ultrasound technology, supporting the safe use of CEUS with expanding indications.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Ultrasound Technology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • The 34th annual Advances in Contrast Ultrasound (ACU) International Bubble Conference gathered experts in September 2019.
  • The conference focused on contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and its diverse applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present new research directions in CEUS.
  • To discuss preclinical and first-in-man clinical trials of CEUS.
  • To explore novel clinical applications of CEUS technology.

Main Methods:

  • An expert group including clinicians, engineers, scientists, and industry partners convened.
  • Collaboration focused on cutting-edge ultrasound enhancement technology.

Main Results:

  • The conference showcased the utility and diversity of CEUS.
  • Discussions emphasized advancements in ultrasound enhancement technology.

Conclusions:

  • The International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) advocates for the safe and appropriate use of CEUS.
  • Expanding indications and applications for CEUS were highlighted.

Keywords:
contrast echocardiographyimage qualitypreclinicalultrasonography

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