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Respiratory-Gated Imaging Techniques MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Respiratory-Gated Imaging Techniques
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.350.730
E01.370.386.730
Unique ID
D055425
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055425
Scope Note
Timing the acquisition of imaging data to specific points in the breathing cycle to minimize image blurring and other motion artifacts. The images are used diagnostically and also interventionally to coordinate radiation treatment beam on/off cycles to protect healthy tissues when they move into the beam field during different times in the breathing cycle.
Entry Term(s)
Gated Imaging Techniques, Respiratory
Public MeSH Note
2009
History Note
2009
Date Established
2009/01/01
Date of Entry
2008/07/08
Respiratory-Gated Imaging Techniques Preferred
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