Research Article

Overexpression of Salusin-α Inhibits Vascular Intimal Hyperplasia in an Atherosclerotic Rabbit Model

Table 1

Setting of ultrasound scanner used in the study.

ParameterBaseline examinationCEUS examination

Machine typeSiemens Acuson Sequoia 512 15L8W-S probe
Imaging mode2-D imagingContrast pulse sequencing imaging
MI (as read on screen)1.50.18; 1.5
Frequency (MHz)10.0–14.010.0–14.0
Depth (cm)2–2.52–2.5
Focus position (cm)0.5–10.5–1
Focus number11

Parameter setting of ultrasound scanner in the study CEUS, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography; MI, mechanical index.