The use of transducer-tipped ultrasound catheter for recanalization of thrombotic arterial occlusions.
Ultrasound energy is currently being used and intensively investigated for recanalization of thrombotically occluded arteries. The ultrasonic energy is mainly applied either by a transcutaneous approach or by a percutaneous approach through a catheter with an external ultrasound transducer. Catheter-delivered transducer-tipped ultrasound thrombolysis is a new and innovative method. In this article we summarize the current available data on the use of this new type of catheter and discuss future directions and clinical applications.
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Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.
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D000818:Animals; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003328:Coronary Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D014159:Transducers; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional