The Physics of Ultrasound 7: Strain and Strain Rate

Authors: Dr. Robert H. Thiele
Credit/contact hours: .25 hours
Estimated time to complete: 20 minutes
Publication Date: March 8, 2018
Expiration date: March 7, 2027

$25.00

Description:

This course introduces you to the physical principles of strain and strain rate that underlie the acquisition and processing of ultrasonic waves for the production and interpretation of meaningful images.

Please note this course includes a Reference section. For accurate completion status, you MUST review the reference section.

You Will Learn

  • What is strain
  • The 3 types of strain
  • Tissue doppler-based strain and strain rate
  • Speckle tracked-based strain and strain rate

Method and medium:

Learners participate in the interactive learning modules by correctly answering multiple choice questions dispersed throughout. Learners will be prompted to try again, if a question is answered incorrectly.The course will open in a new tab – to exit the course, simply close the tab.

$25.00