Treating bleeding and bleeding disorders via high intensity focused ultrasound stimulation of the spleen

Apparatuses and methods for reducing or limiting bleeding in an animal by focused ultrasound (FUS) stimulation of the spleen. The apparatuses and methods may be used treat blood disorders such as hemophilia, or to reduce hemorrhage in surgery or due to traumatic injury. The methods may be non-invasi...

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Hauptverfasser: TRACEY, Kevin J, HUSTON, Jared M, IMOSSI, Catherine W, FRITZ, Jason R
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Zusammenfassung:Apparatuses and methods for reducing or limiting bleeding in an animal by focused ultrasound (FUS) stimulation of the spleen. The apparatuses and methods may be used treat blood disorders such as hemophilia, or to reduce hemorrhage in surgery or due to traumatic injury. The methods may be non-invasively administered to the patient by transcutaneous application of ultrasound energy.