ENHANCEMENT OF THROMBOLYSIS WITH EXTERNAL ULTRASOUND

摘要

Apparatus (10) and methods are provided for enhancing the thrombolytic action of a thrombolytic agent and removing a thrombosis (22) by introducing a select dose of thrombolytic agent proximate the thrombosis (22) disposed within a vessel of a body (20) and radiating the thrombosis with ultrasound generated exterior to the body (20) to effect removal of the thrombosis (22) in less time than the time required by activity of the selected dose of thrombolytic agent without the ultrasonic radiation of the thrombosis (22).