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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 27, 2007
Filed:
Nov. 01, 2000
Christy K. Holland, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Daniel S. Kanter, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Lawrence J. Busse, Mitchell, KY (US);
Kenneth R. Wagner, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Christy K. Holland, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Daniel S. Kanter, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Lawrence J. Busse, Mitchell, KY (US);
Kenneth R. Wagner, Cincinnati, OH (US);
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
A method of transcranial ultrasound thrombolysis comprises the steps of providing a predetermined level of ultrasonic energy substantially throughout a primary treatment zone encompassing the M1 branch and M2 branches of the middle cerebral artery of an individual. A thrombolytic agent is also administered to the individual. A transcranial ultrasound thrombolysis system () is also provided that includes a transducer (). The transducer is adapted to provide a predetermined level of ultrasonic energy substantially throughout a primary treatment zone encompassing at least a substantial portion of the M1 branch and the M2 branches of the middle cerebral artery in one hemisphere of a brain.