# Clot-Dissolving Ultrasound Tools Scientists are Developing a Surgical Tool to Dissolve Blood Clots By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-07-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dissolve-blood-clots References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/surgical-tool-dissolves-blood-clots-cause-deep-vein-thrombosis/) & [ncsu.edu](https://www.ncsu.edu/) Scientists from [North Carolina State University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-x-civerinos-hot-honey) and the [University of North Carolina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant) at Chapel Hill have developed a surgical tool to dissolve blood clots, specifically the ones that lead to deep vein thrombosis (or when blood clots form within a deep vein). The first of its kind tool uses a [low frequency intravascular ultrasound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-network), which functions like a drill mechanism to break down the clot in a more direct way than current methods allow. The tool to dissolve blood clots also has an injection tube feature. This sends micro-bubbles in the direction of the clot and makes the ultrasound waves more effective. This is an example of those with difficult health problems can be aided by technological advancements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Clot-dissolving Tools:** The development of a surgical tool to dissolve blood clots presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the medical field. - **Low Frequency Intravascular Ultrasound:** The use of low frequency intravascular ultrasound as a drill mechanism for breaking down blood clots opens up possibilities for more targeted and efficient clot dissolution methods. - **Micro-bubble Injection Assistance:** The integration of micro-bubble injection in clot-dissolving tools enhances the effectiveness of ultrasound waves, offering a disruptive approach to treating deep vein thrombosis. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** The development of clot-dissolving ultrasound tools creates opportunities for innovation in the medical devices industry. - **Healthcare:** The use of advanced surgical tools for clot dissolution can lead to disruptive innovations in the healthcare sector, particularly in treatments for deep vein thrombosis. - **Biotechnology:** The integration of ultrasound technology with micro-bubble injection for clot dissolution presents exciting disruptive innovation opportunities within the field of biotechnology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-injectables.md) - [Wearable Ultrasound Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-ultrasound.md) - [Bulbous Ultrasonic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasonic-patch.md) - [Self-Folding Surgical Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surgical-tools.md) - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [Ultrasound Massage Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-skincare-co.md) - [Handheld Ultrasonic Cutting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ctrlax-cutting-tool.md) - [MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasound-system.md) - [Medical Device Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teleflex-incorporated.md)