Competing Effect of Jetting During Microbubble-Mediated Sonothrombolysis

Zhi Q. Tan, Ean H. Ooi, Yeong S. Chiew, Ji J. Foo, Eddie Y.K. Ng, Ean T. Ooi

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Annual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Society for Artificial Organs - APSAO
Subtitle of host publicationMaking Breakthrough via Multidisciplinary Approach
EditorsMohd Jamil Mohamed Mokhtarudin, Azam Ahmad Bakir, Andrew Stephens, Nadiah Sulaiman
PublisherSpringer
Pages11-18
Number of pages8
ISBN (Print)9789819721108
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventAnnual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Society for Artificial Organs 2023 - University of Malaya. PAUM Clubhouse, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 25 Sept 202326 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

NameLecture Notes in Bioengineering
ISSN (Print)2195-271X
ISSN (Electronic)2195-2728

Conference

ConferenceAnnual Congress of the Asia-Pacific Society for Artificial Organs 2023
Abbreviated titleAPSAO 2023
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period25/09/2326/09/23
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Keywords

  • Bubble dynamics
  • Microjet
  • Sonothrombolysis
  • Ultrasound

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