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2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Means for introducing or removing material from body for...
With means for cutting, scarifying, or vibrating tissue
Reexamination Certificate
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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 (10) is also provided that includes a transducer (20). 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.
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Busse Lawrence J.
Holland Christy K.
Kanter Daniel S.
Wagner Kenneth R.
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Everett Denise M.
Hayes Michael J.
University of Cincinnati
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