venous clots – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Proof of concept via in vitro testing shows that venous clots can be broken down more quickly than meds using an ultrasound vortex. Still far away from clinical use if it ever gets to that endpoint.

January 24, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 24, 2023 Source:New tool uses ultrasound ‘tornado’ to break down blood clots Reference:A model of high-speed endovascular Sonothrombolysis with vortex ultrasound-induced shear stress to treat cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. Research, 2023; DOI: 10.34133/research.0048

Proof of concept via in vitro testing shows that venous clots can be broken down more quickly than meds using an ultrasound vortex. Still far away from clinical use if it ever gets to that endpoint.