Nucleation and activation of a liquid-in-liquid emulsion for use in ultrasound imaging
US5897851A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/007
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of activating an ultrasound contrast agent such that an increased number of microbubbles are produced and subsequent ultrasound images using the activated agent is enhanced. Hypobaric methods are disclosed which provide significant increases in bubble population per unit volume over unactivated solutions. The method is particularly useful for the activation of the dispersed phase in a gas or liquid in liquid emulsion.
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