Methods and compositions to reduce scattering of light during therapeutic and diagnostic imaging procedures
US7983736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/14553
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are improved methods and compositions for use in light-based in vivo imaging and treatment. The techniques described involve the use of low-scattering, oxygen-carrying blood substitutes in imaging and treatment methods, including OCT imaging. The invention has particular advantages in imaging within the cardiovascular system and highly vascularized or oxygen-dependent tissues.
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