Abstract
Sonothrombolysis is a technique that uses ultrasound and microbubbles to break down the clot. Despite its potential, it remains challenging to identify the right combination of ultrasound and microbubble properties that can lead to the best treatment of clots. To address this, a finite element model of a microbubble surrounded by blood and is next to a clot was developed to investigate the jetting behaviour of microbubbles using different combinations of microbubble radius and ultrasound pressure. Numerical results indicated a strong competing effect between jet velocity, jet width, and distance travelled by the bubble, which is likely due to the confining effect of clot. This effect can be detrimental to sonothrombolysis, especially when using smaller microbubbles. In addition, a higher ultrasound pressure was found to affect the jetting behaviour in a similar way as using a larger microbubble. The ability of the model to visualize the bubble behaviour in the fast temporal and the small spatial scale opens numerous opportunities for the optimisation and clinical translation of sonothrombolysis.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Annual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Society for Artificial Organs - APSAO |
Subtitle of host publication | Making Breakthrough via Multidisciplinary Approach |
Editors | Mohd Jamil Mohamed Mokhtarudin, Azam Ahmad Bakir, Andrew Stephens, Nadiah Sulaiman |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 11-18 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789819721108 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Event | Annual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Society for Artificial Organs 2023 - University of Malaya. PAUM Clubhouse, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Duration: 25 Sept 2023 → 26 Sept 2023 Conference number: 7th https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-97-1920-4 (Published Proceedings) https://asiancardiac.com/ap23a.html (Website) |
Publication series
Name | Lecture Notes in Bioengineering |
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ISSN (Print) | 2195-271X |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2195-2728 |
Conference
Conference | Annual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Society for Artificial Organs 2023 |
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Abbreviated title | APSAO 2023 |
Country/Territory | Malaysia |
City | Kuala Lumpur |
Period | 25/09/23 → 26/09/23 |
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Keywords
- Bubble dynamics
- Microjet
- Sonothrombolysis
- Ultrasound