In this study, high‐intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)‐induced thermal effects for solid polymer materials are investigated systematically. Infrared camera imaging is used to monitor temperature changes. The effects of polymer structure, HIFU power, and sample thickness on the thermal effect are studied. The results show that the HIFU‐induced heating effect is very quickly, and can be controlled spatially and temporally. More importantly, it is obviously different for different polymers. The main reason is attributed to the various inner friction behaviors of macromolecular chains. This fundamental study is helpful to understand the interaction mechanism between HIFU and polymer, when HIFU is used as a trigger for drug release, shape memory, etc.
Side effects and limitations of radio-frequency ablation of cardiac arrhythmias prompted search for alternative energy sources
and means of their application. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is becoming an increasingly attractive modality for
ablation because of its unique ability for non-invasive or minimally invasive, non-contact focal ablation in 3D volume without
affecting intervening and surrounding cells. The purpose of this study is to develop a real-time monitoring technique to elucidate
HIFU-induced modifications of electrical conduction in cardiac tissues and to investigate the HIFU cardiac ablation process
to help to achieve optimal HIFU ablation outcome. We conducted experimental studies applying HIFU at 4.23 MHz to ablate the
atrio-ventricular (AV) node and ventricular tissue of Langendorff-perfused rabbit hearts. We employed fluorescent voltage-sensitive
dye imaging and surface electrodes to monitor the electrical conduction activity induced by HIFU application in real time.
In ventricular epicardium HIFU ablation, fluorescent imaging revealed gradual reduction of the plateau phase and amplitude
of the action potential. Subsequently, conduction block and cell death were observed at the site of ablation. When HIFU was
applied to the AV node, fluorescent imaging and electrograms revealed the development of the AV block. The study establishes
that real-time fluorescent imaging provides novel monitoring and assessment to study HIFU cardiac ablation, which may be able
to provide improved understanding of HIFU cardiac ablation process and mechanism useful for development of successful clinical
applications. 相似文献
The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and safety of high intensity focused ultrasound''s (HIFU) in pancreatic diseases. Twelve pigs were divided into three groups. The pancreases of pigs in Group A were ablated directly with HIFU, but those in Group B and C ablated by extracorporeal HIFU. The pigs in Group C were sacrificed at day 7 after HIFU. Serological parameters were determined pre-operation and post-operation. The entire pancreas was removed for histological examination. Each animal tolerate the HIFU ablation well. The complete necrosis was observed in targeted regions. The margins of the necrotic regions were clearly delineated from the surrounding normal tissues. Infiltration of inflammatory cells and phorocytosis on the boundary were found in group C. Blood and urine amylase levels were relatively steady after HIFU. No acute pancreatitis or severe complications occurred. In conclusion, HIFU ablation on the pancreas was safe and effective in experimental pigs. 相似文献