AUTOMATED CONTRAST AGENT AUGMENTED ULTRASOUND THERAPY FOR THROMBUS TREATMENT

摘要

Control of the sonothrombolysis treatment (38) is automated based on feedback from ultrasound. The region to be treated may be tracked (42) to provide ongoing treatment at the desired location. The treatment may be triggered (36) based on detection of sufficient perfusion. The number or intensity of destructive ultrasound pulses may adapt (40) to the number of remaining contrast agents. The treatment may be ceased or modified based on the efficacy (44).