Inventors:
Hassan Mostafavi - Los Altos CA, US
Assignee:
Varian Medical Systems - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
H04B015/00
US Classification:
702189, 702 40, 702 57, 702 70, 7386106, 708 5, 708426, 378 64, 378 65, 600413, 600427, 600428
Abstract:
A method and system for physiological gating for radiation therapy is disclosed. A method and system for detecting and predictably estimating regular cycles of physiological activity or movements is disclosed. Another disclosed aspect of the invention is directed to predictive actuation of gating system components. Yet another disclosed aspect of the invention is directed to physiological gating of radiation treatment based upon the phase of the physiological activity.