Technological advancements in ultrasound

Abstract

Recent technological advancements have driven the development of several promising new ultrasound modalities. Improvements in image reconstruction algorithms, computational and system hardware, contrast agent biochemistry, and laser technology have enabled anatomical, functional, and molecular imaging with unprecedented levels of detail. In this chapter, we survey the principles and applications of ultrafast imaging and motion tracking, vector flow imaging, super-resolution imaging with ultrasound localization microscopy, ultrasound molecular imaging, and noncontact laser ultrasound imaging.