Microbubble-generating contrast agents for ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging

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PATENT NO 5558856
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08256149

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The present invention relates to contrast agents comprising microbubble-generating carbohydrate particles having a surfactant admixed within the microparticulate structure, with the proviso that the surfactant is not a saturated C.sub.10-20 fatty acid. The contrast agents exhibit useful levels of contrast efficiency and/or stability and may be used in diagnostic applications such as ultrasound and MR imaging.

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GE HEALTHCARE ASP O BOX 4220 NYDALEN OSLO NO-0401

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Klaveness, Jo Oslo, NL 187 4245
Rongved, Pal Hellvik, NL 57 1274
Stubberud, Lars Sodertalje, NL 19 734

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