Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Ultrasound and microbubbles in ocular diagnostics and therapies
- Patent Title (中): 眼科诊断和治疗中的超声和微泡
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Application No.: US12186640Application Date: 2008-08-06
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Publication No.: US08764658B2Publication Date: 2014-07-01
- Inventor: Amani Fawzi , Hossen Ameri , Mark S. Humayun
- Applicant: Amani Fawzi , Hossen Ameri , Mark S. Humayun
- Applicant Address: US CA Los Angeles
- Assignee: Doheny Eye Institute
- Current Assignee: Doheny Eye Institute
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Los Angeles
- Agency: King & Spalding
- Main IPC: A61B8/00
- IPC: A61B8/00

Abstract:
The present disclosure described methods, systems, and techniques for applying contrast-enhanced ultrasound to locate areas of blockage within retinal vessels and to break up clots that are causing damage. In addition to identifying the damaged area, the researchers anticipate that the initial image may serve as a baseline for monitoring the effect of treatment on the vessel, which may be achieved in multiple ways. The vibration effect of the ultrasound itself may suffice to dislodge clots. The microbubbles may also be coated or filled with medication, with ultrasonic shock waves activating the coating or causing mini explosions to release the medicine. Loading the microbubbles with a therapeutic agent, visualizing their presence at the diseased site using the ultrasound diagnostic mode, and then activating the microbubbles to release their contents at the targeted lesion could be a powerful and effective way to reverse occlusion without harming other areas of the eye or body.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090030323A1 Ultrasound and Microbubbles in Ocular Diagnostics and Therapies Public/Granted day:2009-01-29
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