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First usage of ultrasound system to detect brain emboli in PFO patients

The Foqus ultrasound system scans the whole brain for emboli BURL Concepts has announced the first human uses of the Foqus ultrasound system for brain emboli detection to identify potential patent foramen ovale (PFO) in patients in the Netherlands and UK. Using standard bubble test techniques, saline and oxygen microbubbles were administered via venous injection while Foqus monitored the patient’s entire brain for the appearance of a “curtain” o…
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Cardiovascular News broke the news in on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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