Methods and apparatus for dissolving intracranial blood clots

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12930364

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A method for dissolving blood clots in a patient's intracranial space using ultrasound energy involves forming at least one hole in the patient's skull, advancing at least one ultrasound delivery device through the hole, and transmitting ultrasound energy from the ultrasound delivery device into blood clots. According to various embodiments, ultrasound delivery devices may be advanced into the epidural space, one or both ventricles and/or an intracerebral space of the patient's brain. Also, one or more pharmacologic agent maybe delivered to the patient intracranial space to further facilitate clot dissolving therapy. Intracranial ultrasound delivery may be used to dissolve intracranial blood clots in relation to ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, head trauma, atherosclerosis, perfusion disorders and other acute or chronic neurological conditions.

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PENUMBRA INCONE PENUMBRA PLACE ALAMEDA CA 94502

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Nita, Henry Redwood Shores, US 147 21433

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