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Ultrasound Apparatus and Method to Treat an Ischemic Stroke

  • US 20080262350A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2006
  • Published: 10/23/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/18/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for treating a patient sustaining cerebral ischemia or an ischemic stroke in the brain, comprising the steps of:

  • supplying an ultrasound emitting device comprising a plurality of ultrasound transducers;

    emitting first ultrasound energy by said ultrasound emitting device, wherein said first ultrasound energy comprises first power;

    locating using said first ultrasound energy an occlusion disposed in one of said patient'"'"'s cerebral blood vessels,emitting second ultrasound energy by said ultrasound emitting device, wherein said second ultrasound energy comprises second power, wherein said second power is greater than said first power;

    lysing said occlusion using said second ultrasound energy.

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