Abstract:
This invention is methods and apparatus (10) for biostimulation of a myocardial tissue by irradiating the myocardial tissue with a source (24) of electromagnetic radiation which causes biostimulation of the myocardial tissue. Preferably, the electromagnetic radiation is selected from the group consisting of infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet radiation. Typically, the tissue is irradiated after the myocardial tissue develops an infarct (14) of a given size, such that irradiating the myocardial tissue causes a reduction in the size of the infarct (14). The irradiation may also cause regeneration of cardiomyocytes in the infarct (14), and help to preserve structure and activity of mitochondria in cardiomyocytes in the infarct (14).
Abstract:
The apparatus is used for therapeutically treating injuries using ultrasound. The apparatus includes an ergonomically constructed ultrasonic transducer treatment head module and a portable, ergonomically constructed main operating unit. The transducer treatment head module is positioned adjacent the area of the injury and excited for a predetermined period of time. The apparatus includes means for positioning and holding the treatment head module adjacent positions on the torso of the body, such as the clavicle, the pelvis, the hip and the spine.
Abstract:
The method and apparatus of the invention is directed to treating skeleto/muscular injuries or of diagnosing bone fractures and comprises applying to an external surface of the tissue a two component source of energy, each component having a different frequency in the range between 10 kHz and 4 MHz. This may be done by applying to an external surface of overlying tissue an application head and transmitting therethrough an ultrasonic wave comprising a low frequency carrier wave onto which is superimposed a high frequency transmission. Alternatively the method may comprise steps of applying to an external surface of the tissue an application head which comprises a first member capable of emitting energy at a comparatively low frequency, optionally in the region of between 10 and 110 kHz and applying also energy generated by a second piezo electric source at a frequency in the region of 0.5 to 3 MHz.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a therapeutic method and device for treating the heart or the pancreas, for example, using focused ultrasound waves. The device according to the invention is characterized in that at least one extracorporeal shock wave source is used as an ultrasound source in particular for revascularization and for treating pain.
Abstract:
According to the present invention a body (40) is inserted between an ultrasound crystal (30) and an output port (27) in a probe filled with a fluid, to centrally defocus generated ultrasound and create an output ultrasound field having limited propagation, especially for higher intensities, after passing the output port. The casing is divided into three portions (21, 22, 23), whereby a front conical portion (21) including the output port (27) and the centrally defocusing body (40) is easily replaceable, the fluid in the casing being refilled via a tube connection (12) to a fluid storage connected as a communicating vessel to the ultrasound device. Moreover, the output port of the device is provided with a thin membrane (10), preferably of replaceable latex rubber, which is attached by a special fixing means (11) to prevent the fluid in the casing from emerging, but at the same time enabling the effective transfer of generated ultrasound, whereby the fixing means preferably constitutes an O-ring gasket being placed in a circularly formed slot (25) on the conical portion.