Measurements in time-frequency diagrams employed in the characterization of state transitions using scattered ultrasound signals during blood clotting: a numerical analysis.

Measurements in time-frequency diagrams employed in the characterization of state transitions using scattered ultrasound signals during blood clotting: a numerical analysis.

Authors

  • Carlos Dias Maciel Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Lana Ribeiro da Fonseca Monteiro Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0375.2000v21n4p35

Keywords:

ultrasound, hemostasis, coagulation, time-frequency analysis.

Abstract

This work introduces a new perspective of analyzing the signal obtained by means of the Ultrasonic Method (US) in the study of blood plasma alterations during coagulation. The emphasis is based on time versus the frequency of digitalized signals generated by US particles scattering in random motion. For this purpose, seven PT (protombin time) tests were produced with normal coagulation plasma samples and a deficient one in Factor V.

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Author Biographies

Carlos Dias Maciel, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Professor  Adjunto do Departamento de Engenharia Elétrica/UEL.      

Lana Ribeiro da Fonseca Monteiro, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Mestre em Engenharia Biomédica  pela  C O P P E / U F R J.

Published

2004-12-15

How to Cite

Maciel, C. D., & Monteiro, L. R. da F. (2004). Measurements in time-frequency diagrams employed in the characterization of state transitions using scattered ultrasound signals during blood clotting: a numerical analysis. Semina: Ciências Exatas E Tecnológicas, 21(4), 35–45. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0375.2000v21n4p35

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