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Ultrasonic method, system, and device for diagnosis of stroke

a technology of ultrasonic and stroke, applied in the field of ultrasonic methods, systems and devices for diagnosing stroke, can solve the problems of large and immovable equipment, highly trained personnel, and inability to operate, and achieve the effect of improving the effectiveness of therapy

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-10-04
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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The invention is a new approach to medical diagnostic systems, particularly for diagnosing stroke. It involves using ultrasonic signals to analyze the brain and detect the presence and type of stroke. The invention allows for a more accurate and reliable diagnosis of stroke compared to previous methods. It can distinguish between hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes and can provide information on the blood flow patterns in the brain. The invention uses multiple ultrasonic transmitters and receivers that can work together or independently, and can be coordinated to provide a more robust diagnosis. Overall, the invention offers a new way to diagnose stroke and improve patient outcomes.

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Unfortunately, many of them require large and immovable equipment, extremely sophisticated computers, and highly trained personnel to operate them.
They are not suitable for first responders, paramedics and other field medical personnel.
They also are not suitable for the rapid use that medical emergencies require.
Similarly, they often are not suitable for use in surgical suites where working room is at a premium, and the large electromagnetic fields generated by some types of equipment are not compatible with other equipment, tools, and personnel typically present.
Emboli that lodge in place can cause additional thrombi (see below) to form at the same location.

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[0085]The following description is not intended to limit the technological or legal scope of the invention. For example, examples of various embodiments of the invention are only aids to understanding the features, functions, and benefits of the invention in its broadest sense.

[0086]FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the invention in use, a situation generally indicated as 1. Boxes 2 and 3 illustrate portions of this embodiment that optionally may be physically separated from each other, but act cooperatively, using standard remote communications techniques, whether wired or wireless. The invention is used to diagnose stroke in a patient 4. Ultrasonic energy is generated in generator 5, then sent to and received from the patient 4 by transducer 6. The imager 9 interprets the reflected signal, which is affected (in part) by the nature and quality of the dynamic coupling 8 of the transducer 6 to the patient 4. The scope of the invention is not limited to the manner in w...

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Abstract

A medical diagnostic method, system and related equipment particularly adapted to diagnose disorders of the blood circulation serving the head and neck, and especially the brain. A preferred use of the system is early, rapid, accurate, diagnosis of stroke, especially whether the stroke is due to blockage of a blood vessel or leakage from the blood vessel.

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[0001]Notice: More than one reissue application has been filed for the reissue of Pat. No. 7,037,267. The reissue applications are this reissue application Ser. No. 11 / 823,811 filed Jun. 27, 2007; divisional reissue application Ser. No. 13 / 204,836 filed Aug. 8, 2011; and divisional reissue application Ser. No. 13 / 204,984 filed Aug. 8, 2011, all of which are divisional reissues of Pat. No. 7,037,267.CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002]This application claims the benefit of Provisional Application No. 60 / 164,586 filed Nov. 10, 1999. Friday, Nov. 10, 2000, was a holiday in the District of Columbia; see 35 USC §119(e)(3).TECHNICAL FIELD[0003]This invention involves medical diagnostic methods, systems, and apparatus, particularly those intended for diagnosis of disorders in the blood supply to the brain.BACKGROUND[0004]There are many highly accurate techniques for diagnosing disorders of the brain and nervous system. Unfortunately, many of them require large and immovable equipm...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B8/00A61B8/14
CPCA61B5/6834A61B6/501A61B8/06A61B8/4281A61B8/4416A61B8/481A61N7/00A61B5/4076G01S15/8993A61B5/02438A61B5/026G01S7/52036Y10S128/92A61B8/0808A61B6/5247
Inventor LIPSON, DAVIDFORREST, PETER
Owner KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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