CA1239092A - Ultrasound contrast agents containing microparticles and gas micro-bubbles - Google Patents
Ultrasound contrast agents containing microparticles and gas micro-bubblesInfo
- Publication number
- CA1239092A CA1239092A CA000451730A CA451730A CA1239092A CA 1239092 A CA1239092 A CA 1239092A CA 000451730 A CA000451730 A CA 000451730A CA 451730 A CA451730 A CA 451730A CA 1239092 A CA1239092 A CA 1239092A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- microparticles
- active substance
- contrast agent
- solid
- weight
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
- A61K49/00—Preparations for testing in vivo
- A61K49/22—Echographic preparations; Ultrasonic imaging preparations
- A61K49/222—Echographic preparations; Ultrasonic imaging preparations characterised by a special physical form, e.g. emulsions, liposomes
- A61K49/223—Microbubbles, hollow microspheres, free gas bubbles, gas microspheres
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
- A61B90/00—Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups A61B1/00 - A61B50/00, e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
- A61B90/39—Markers, e.g. radio-opaque or breast lesions markers
- A61B2090/3925—Markers, e.g. radio-opaque or breast lesions markers ultrasonic
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- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
- Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Medicines Containing Antibodies Or Antigens For Use As Internal Diagnostic Agents (AREA)
- Cosmetics (AREA)
- Fire-Detection Mechanisms (AREA)
- Investigating Or Analyzing Materials By The Use Of Ultrasonic Waves (AREA)
- Organic Low-Molecular-Weight Compounds And Preparation Thereof (AREA)
- Crystals, And After-Treatments Of Crystals (AREA)
- Manufacturing Of Micro-Capsules (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE3313946A DE3313946A1 (de) | 1983-04-15 | 1983-04-15 | Mikropartikel und gasblaeschen enthaltende ultraschall-kontrastmittel |
| DEP3313946.6 | 1983-04-15 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1239092A true CA1239092A (en) | 1988-07-12 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000451730A Expired CA1239092A (en) | 1983-04-15 | 1984-04-11 | Ultrasound contrast agents containing microparticles and gas micro-bubbles |
Country Status (12)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP0122624B1 (https=) |
| JP (1) | JPS59205328A (https=) |
| AT (1) | ATE36958T1 (https=) |
| AU (1) | AU566928B2 (https=) |
| CA (1) | CA1239092A (https=) |
| DE (2) | DE3313946A1 (https=) |
| DK (1) | DK165171C (https=) |
| FI (1) | FI81264C (https=) |
| IE (1) | IE57272B1 (https=) |
| NO (1) | NO161356C (https=) |
| NZ (1) | NZ207853A (https=) |
| ZA (1) | ZA842801B (https=) |
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