To investigate the use of high energy ultrasound as an alternative energy for angioplasty, an
experimental ultrasonic angioplasty device was developed. The device was studied in two …

BACKGROUND Ultrasonic angioplasty was recently shown to ablate thrombi and
atherosclerotic plaques in vitro and to recanalize occluded arteries in experimental animal …

The potential application of ultrasonic energy for ablation of atherosclerotic plaques was
studied in human atherosclerotic arteries with continuous and pulsed delivery of energy …

Ultrasound angioplasty is a newly developed technology for percutaneous arterial
recanalization. Data suggest that ultrasound is particularly effective in ablating fresh thrombi …

BACKGROUND Ultrasonic energy transmitted via flexible wire probes provides a new
means of ablating atherosclerotic plaque. We studied the effects of ultrasonic energy (20 …

The purpose of this study was to assess the potential of intraarterial ultrasound for in vivo
recanalization of atherosclerotic total occlusions. Ultrasound energy at a frequency of 20 …

To investigate whether high-intensity ultrasound can destroy atherosclerotic plaques while
sparing the normal arterial wall, 279 normal human aortic sites and 119 fibrous and 193 …

Percutaneous catheter-delivered ultrasound energy for arterial recanalisation was applied in
eight patients with peripheral vascular disease. Four patients had severe claudication with …

Ultrasonic energy may be used for dissolution of venous or arterial thrombi. However, its
effects may depend on the mode of ultrasonic vibration and on the length of the probe. We …

BACKGROUND Previous studies have shown the feasibility of peripheral arterial ultrasound
angioplasty. METHODS AND RESULTS In this report, we describe the use of percutaneous …