Table 6.
Pearson correlation coefficients (r) from tests of correlation between lesion sizes from histology, DCE NPAs, 55°C isotherms, and thermal dose measurements
| Saline (n = 4) | sUPEs (n = 4) | sUPEs + Optison (n = 4) | All arms (n = 12) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histology/DCE NPA | ||||
| r (Pearson) | 0.69 | 0.99 | 0.96 | 0.93a |
| Histology/55°C isotherm | ||||
| r (Pearson) | 0.54 | 0.98 | 0.99 | 0.89a |
| Histology/thermal dose | ||||
| r (Pearson) | 0.50 | 0.91 | 0.99 | 0.81a |
Values are separated by treatment arm (injection). Only canines receiving all three treatments are included.
a
Significant correlation between the areas computed using the two listed methods.