Ultrasound-assisted intravascular therapy: history and future perspectives of development. A review

Abstract

The first use of ultrasound in treating vascular disorders dates back to 1976. Since then, numerous original studies have been published, offering various concepts of its use. Many technical solutions have been developed and used with variable success, some of which have been developed in modern medicine. This article discusses the development of ultrasound therapeutic technologies in treating vascular disorders. The history of methods is described, available data on promising future areas are presented, and information on existing methods and devices is given.

Keywords

• thrombolysis
• microbubbles
• lithotripsy
• catheter