Experimental study of ultrasound contrast agent mediated heat transfer for therapeutic applications

D. Razansky, D. R. Adam, P. D. Einziger

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Abstract

Ultrasound Contrast Agents (UCA) have been recently suggested as efficient enhancers of ultrasonic power deposition in tissue. The ultrasonic energy absorption by UCA, considered as disadvantageous in diagnostic imaging, might be valuable in therapeutic applications such as targeted hyperthermia or ablation treatments. The current study, based on theoretical predictions, was designed to experimentally measure the dissipation and heating effects of encapsulated UCA (Optison™) in a well-controlled and calibrated environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTHERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND
Subtitle of host publication5th International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound
Pages318-322
Number of pages5
DOIs
StatePublished - 8 May 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventTHERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND: 5th International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: 27 Oct 200529 Oct 2005

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume829
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceTHERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND: 5th International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period27/10/0529/10/05

Keywords

  • Hyperthermia
  • Ultrasound contrast agents
  • therapeutic ultrasound

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