Patent Document ID: 20040002653
Application ID: 10266549
Patent Status: 0

Claim One:
1. A method and apparatus for ultrasound imaging of a biopsy needle or the like during an ultrasound imaging examination, including the following steps: a. Alternately performing one or more imaging scans with ultrasound transmit and receive parameters which are adapted for optimized imaging and visualization of the needle and one or more imaging scans with ultrasound transmit and receive parameters adapted for optimized imaging and visualization of the body or details thereof, in which the needle is inserted. Characterized in that it includes the additional steps of b. Injecting contrast agents in the region to be examined before imaging; c. Setting ultrasound transmit and receive parameters adapted for optimized imaging and visualization of the body or details thereof, wherein the needle is inserted, so that these parameters are optimized for imaging body fluid flows.