title: Microbubbles as drug delivery systems in cerebrovascular diseases.
abstract: The field of neurovascular ultrasound is growing rapidly with new applications. While ultrasound contrast agents were initially used to overcome poor transcranial bone windows for identification of cerebral arteries, newgeneration microbubbles in combination with innovative contrast-specific ultrasound techniques now enable potential therapeutic procedures. This article will provide a review of recent and emerging developments along with patents in ultrasound technology and contrast-specific therapeutic techniques for cerebrovascular patients.
authors: Department of Neurology - Institute of Experimental Neurology IRCCS San Raffaele, Milan, Italy. spinelli.marica@hsr.it
authors: Mariacarmela
authors: M
authors: Spinelli
authors: Christian
authors: C
authors: Demitri
authors: Alessandro
authors: A
authors: Sannino
authors: Luca
authors: L
authors: Peruzzotti-Jametti
authors: Marco
authors: M
authors: Bacigaluppi
authors: Giancarlo
authors: G
authors: Comi
authors: Francesco
authors: F
authors: Corea
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D045423:Microbubbles / Q000639:trends; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media