Phenomena and Processes

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.

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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.

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18 entry terms
  • HESW
  • 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
  • Shock Waves, Ultrasonic
  • Shockwaves, Ultrasonic
  • Shock Wave, Ultrasonic
  • Shockwave, Ultrasonic
  • Ultrasonic Shock Wave
  • Ultrasonic Shock Waves
  • Ultrasonic Shockwave
  • Ultrasonic Shockwaves
  • Wave, Ultrasonic Shock
  • Waves, Ultrasonic Shock

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, therapeutic use.

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History Note

1997; for SHOCKWAVES, ULTRASONIC use ULTRASONICS 1987-2009

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  • Lithotripsy (1993-1996)

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  1. National Library of Medicine. High-Energy Shock Waves. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019220. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019220
  2. High-Energy Shock Waves. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70681519