Reflectance-facilitated ultrasound treatment and monitoring
US9707414B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2007/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus comprising a reflection-facilitation element, which is disposed in the pericardial cavity of a subject and on a first side of a tissue of the subject. The reflection-facilitation element comprises an inflatable member, having a first side and a second side, and configured to be inflated while disposed in the pericardial cavity, and a plurality of electrodes, comprising at least a first electrode and a second electrode, the first electrode being disposed on the first side of the inflatable member. The apparatus further comprises an ultrasound transducer placed on a second side of the tissue of the subject, and configured to apply ultrasound energy to the tissue of the subject such that at least a portion of the energy reaches the inflatable member. The inflatable member reflects at least a portion of the ultrasound energy that reaches the inflatable member.
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