Course - Ultrasound Imaging - MEDT8002
MEDT8002 - Ultrasound Imaging
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 2 hours |
Course content
Ultrasonic wave propagation and beam forming. Non-linear effects. Ultrasound probe technology for 2D and 3D imaging. Resolution, contrast media, acoustic noise and imaging artefacts. Continuous and pulsed ultrasound for blood flow measuring. Hemodynamics and application in vascular medicine and cardiology. Color Doppler imaging and tissue Doppler imaging. Ultrasound strain and strain rate imaging. Ultrasound contrast media. Experimental imaging (high-frequency). Patient safety. Thermal and mechanical effects on human tissue. Software for visualization and analysis of 2D and 3D ultrasound data. Overview of applications in cardiology and vascular imaging etc. will be given.
Learning outcome
After completing the course, the student should: 1) Know the function of the different parts of an ultrasound scanner. 2) Know how to use a standard ultrasound scanner, including archiving recordings. 3) Have detailed knowledge on the different imaging modalities (m-mode, B-mode, 2D, 3D, Doppler, contrast). 4) Be able to apply this knowledge to explain limitations and sources of error in the different modalities. 5) Know limitations and errors when using the Doppler-effect to measure blood velocities and flow, and in estimation of pressures in different parts of the cardiovascular system. 6) Know how ultrasound can be applied in clinical medicine and research with emphasis on cardiology 7) Know how high-frequency ultrasound can be applied in experimental research. 8) Understand the physical principles behind the use of ultrasound in medical imaging. 9) Know the risks associated with medical ultrasound, and the formal regulations that apply.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures in english for International students, mandatory participation in regular study groups in two separate weeks. Image analysis and data organization. Minimum number of students: 5
Further on evaluation
Exam will be held on the last day of the course
Exam: Multiple choice
Recommended previous knowledge
Experience in clinical use of diagnostic ultrasound with Doppler.
Required previous knowledge
Basic knowledge in mathematics and physics. Knowledge in anatomy and physiology equivalent to a Medical Doctor degree, Master's degree or similar. Medical students at the Student Research Programme. Candidates with a lower degree will be assessed individually.
Course materials
1) Medisinsk ultralydavbildning. Sverre Holm.
Comment: Short, technical and good introduction.
2) Hoskins, Peter R. et al. Diagnostic Ultrasound: Physics and Equipment. Second ed. Publisher: Cambridge University Press. Date Published: June 2010 Print ISBN: 9780521757102
Comment: Thorough, general introduction to technical aspects on medical ultrasound.
3) Aakhus S, Brabrand K, Dalen H, Husebye. Medisinsk ultralyddiagnostikk. Gyldendal Akademisk 2016.
Comment: Concise Introduction to clinical medical ultrasound diagnostics with focus on cardiovascular diagnostics.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRAD8011 | 7.5 | AUTUMN 2020 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2022
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Medical Technology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2022-11-16Submission
2022-11-16
10:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"