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Ultrasound or shock wave work process and preparation for carrying out same

US5380411A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 1990
Grant dateJan 10, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 2, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a shock wave or ultrasound work process wherein shock wave or ultrasound generators are used to produce shock waves or ultrasound in a medium in which an effect is to be achieved, wherein to this medium is added a preparation which contains or produces microbubbles which cause an intensification of the shock wave or ultrasound effect, and to a preparation for carrying out the process wherein this preparation can also be used for the specific destruction of biological tissue with ultrasound and shock waves.

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