Microparticulate microbubble-generating contrast agents

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PATENT NO 5827502
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08478037

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The present invention relates to contrast agents comprising microbubble-generating carbohydrate particles having a surfactant admixed within the microparticulate structure, wherein the microbubbles generated by the microparticles comprise a biocompatible low molecular weight fluorinated hydrocarbon. 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 ASNYCOVIEN 1 P O BOX 4220 NYDALEN OSLO 0485

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Klaveness, Jo Oslo, NO 187 4245
Rongved, Pal Hellvik, NO 57 1274
Stubberud, Lars Sodertalje, SE 19 734

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