Method of removing thrombosis in fistulae
US6113570A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3933
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for utilizing a combination of ultrasonic energy and an echo contrast agent containing microbubbles, for substantially dissolving blood clots or other fistula obstructions. One embodiment of the present invention alternatively utilizes a selected dose of thrombolytic agent in combination with an echo contrast agent, for enhancing the thrombolytic action of a thrombolytic agent and removing a thrombosis from a fistula.
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