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Ultrasonic power transmission analysis of a guide wire for angioplasty applications
This project focuses on the power dissipation study of an ultrasonic guidewire under the frequency range from 1 to 6 MHz. There has been little research done in the field of using ultrasonic power transmission in angioplasty guidewires to perform drug delivery on drug-eluting stents. By using the results of this study, a new ultrasonic actuator design would be delivered. This new devices creates an ideal condition for drugs to be absorbed by human blood vessels. Also, the device has a possible function of blood vessel plaque removal. By using this proposed new device, the Vancouver General Hospital could reduce the death rate of using drug-eluting stents as well as save funds for purchasing plaque-removal devices.
Faculty Supervisor:
Mu Chiao
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Partner:
Vancouver General Hospital
Discipline:
Life Sciences
Sector:
Health and Related Sciences & Technology
University:
The University of British Columbia
Program:
Accelerate
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Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, the Government of Alberta, the Government of British Columbia, Research Manitoba, the Government of New Brunswick, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Nova Scotia, the Government of Ontario, Innovation PEI, the Government of Quebec, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Government of Yukon.