Emulsions as contrast agents and method of use

• Main Authors: KRISHNAN; ASHWIN M, HONG; DUNG KEVIN, WIDDER; KENNETH J, MENG; JIALUN, LOHRMANN; ROLF
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 10.02.1998
• Edition: 6
• Subjects: HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES

This invention relates to an oil-in-water emulsion that is of a water-insoluble gas-forming chemical and a stabilizer. The emulsion being capable of forming microbubbles of gas upon application of ultrasonic energy. This composition allows for site specific imaging as the image enhancing microbubble...