Implantable ultrasound system for maintaining vessel patency and perfusion
US7922663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/22027
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus comprising an implantable acoustic transducer, an acoustic transducer interface circuit communicatively coupled to the acoustic transducer, and a controller circuit communicatively coupled to the acoustic transducer interface circuit. The controller is configured to, in response to receiving an indication of a patient condition associated with a development of a blood vessel obstruction, initiate delivery of acoustic energy that mitigates the blood vessel obstruction. Other systems and methods are described.
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