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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2019
Filed:
Feb. 03, 2011
Godefridus Antonius Harks, Eindhoven, NL;
Szabolcs Deladi, Eindhoven, NL;
Jan Frederik Suijver, Eindhoven, NL;
Maya Ella Barley, Eindhoven, NL;
Edwin Gerardus Johannus Maria Bongers, Eindhoven, NL;
Godefridus Antonius Harks, Eindhoven, NL;
Szabolcs Deladi, Eindhoven, NL;
Jan Frederik Suijver, Eindhoven, NL;
Maya Ella Barley, Eindhoven, NL;
Edwin Gerardus Johannus Maria Bongers, Eindhoven, NL;
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a system () for combined ablation and ultrasound imaging of associated tissue (), which is particularly useful for use in an ablation process. The system comprises an interventional device () with an ultrasound transducer and an ablation unit. During an ablation process, the interventional device () can be applied for both ablation and imaging of the tissue () subject to the ablation. A controlling unit (CTRL) is further comprised within the system, and arranged to calculate a predictor value based on one or more signals from the ultrasound transducer, where the predictor value relates to a risk of impending tissue damage due to a rapid release of bubble energy. According to a specific embodiment, a primary signal is sent if the predictor value exceeds a threshold value, so that proper measures can be taken.