Automated ultrasound apparatus and method for noninvasive vessel recanalization treatment and monitoring

An ultrasound system for providing therapy to a site in a patient, the ultrasound system comprising:

• at least one transducer configured for removable securement to a patient;
• and
• a signal generator/processor configured for removable connection to the at least one transducer, the signal generator/processor being configured to apply an electrical signal to the at least one transducer so as to cause the at least one transducer to deliver ultrasound energy to the site in the patient, whereby to provide therapy to the site in the patient;
• wherein the at least one transducer and the signal generator/processor are configured to provide the ultrasound energy to the site in the patient in the form of a substantially uniform diverging beam.

A system for delivering ultrasound to a patient, the system comprising:

• at least one transducer configured for removable securement to a patient;
• and
• an adhesive for removably securing the at least one transducer to a patient;
• wherein the at least one transducer and the adhesive are provided as a prepackaged kit.

A method for providing therapy to a site in a patient, the method comprising:

• providing an ultrasound system for providing therapy to a site in a patient, the ultrasound system comprising:
• at least one transducer configured for removable securement to a patient;
• and
• a signal generator/processor configured for removable connection to the at least one transducer, the signal generator/processor being configured to apply an electrical signal to the at least one transducer so as to cause the at least one transducer to deliver ultrasound energy to the site in the patient, whereby to provide therapy to the site in the patient;
• wherein the signal generator/processor is configured to (i) identify ultrasound attenuation as the ultrasound energy passes through the patient, and (ii) modify the electrical signal applied to the at least one transducer so as to compensate for ultrasound attenuation in the patient, whereby to deliver a pre-determined level of ultrasound energy to the site in the patient;
• removably securing the at least one transducer to a patient, and removably connecting the signal generator/processor configured to the at least one transducer;
• and
• applying an electrical signal to the at least one transducer with the signal generator/processor so as to cause the at least one transducer to deliver ultrasound energy to the site in the patient, whereby to provide therapy to the site in the patient.

A method for providing therapy to a site in a patient, the method comprising:

• providing an ultrasound system for providing therapy to a site in a patient, the ultrasound system comprising:
• at least one transducer configured for removable securement to a patient;
• and
• a signal generator/processor configured for removable connection to the at least one transducer, the signal generator/processor being configured to apply an electrical signal to the at least one transducer so as to cause the at least one transducer to deliver ultrasound energy to the site in the patient, whereby to provide therapy to the site in the patient;
• wherein the at least one transducer and the at least one signal generator/processor are configured to provide the ultrasound energy to the site in the patient in the form of a substantially uniform diverging beam;
• removably securing the at least one transducer to a patient, and removably connecting the signal generator/processor configured to the at least one transducer;
• and
• applying an electrical signal to the at least one transducer with the signal generator/processor so as to cause the at least one transducer to deliver ultrasound energy to the site in the patient, whereby to provide therapy to the site in the patient.

A method for providing therapy to a site in a patient, the method comprising:

• providing an ultrasound system for providing therapy to a site in a patient, the ultrasound system comprising:
• at least one transducer configured for removable securement to a patient;
• and
• an adhesive for removably securing the at least one transducer to a patient;
• wherein the at least one transducer and the adhesive are provided as a prepackaged kit;
• opening the prepackaged kit;
• applying the adhesive and the at least one transducer to a patient;
• and
• using the at least one transducer to deliver ultrasound energy to the site in the patient, whereby to provide therapy to the site in the patient.