Apparatus and method for combined photoacoustic and ultrasound diagnosis
US10639009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M37/0092
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A microbubble used as a contrast agent for ultrasound imaging burst due to high intensity of ultrasound, and the burst microbubble effectively acts as a contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging. Based on this point, a new apparatus and method for combined photoacoustic and ultrasound diagnosis are provided.
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