High-Energy Shock Waves

High-amplitude compression waves, across which density, pressure, and particle velocity change drastically. The mechanical force from these shock waves can be used for mechanically disrupting tissues and deposits.

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): G01.750.770.776.891.500

MeSH Unique ID: D019220

Entry Terms:

• High Energy Shock Waves
• Shock Waves, High-Energy
• High-Energy Shock Wave
• Shock Wave, High-Energy
• Shock Waves, High Energy
• Wave, High-Energy Shock
• Waves, High-Energy Shock
• HESW
• Shock Waves, Ultrasonic
• Shock Wave, Ultrasonic
• Ultrasonic Shock Wave
• Ultrasonic Shock Waves
• Waves, Ultrasonic Shock
• Wave, Ultrasonic Shock
• Shockwaves, Ultrasonic
• Shockwave, Ultrasonic
• Ultrasonic Shockwave
• Ultrasonic Shockwaves

Previous Indexing:

• Lithotripsy (1993-1996)

See Also:

• Lithotripsy
• Sonication
• Phonophoresis

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Physical Phenomena
Radiation
Radiation, Nonionizing
Sound
Ultrasonic Waves
High-Energy Shock Waves