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Overview of commercially available ultrasound contrast agents
| Contrast agent | Manufacturer | Shell | Gas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definity | Lantheus medical imaging | Lipid | Octafluoropropane |
| Levovist | Schering AG | Galactose | Air |
| Optison | GE healthcare | Albumin | Octafluoropropane |
| SonoVue | Bracco diagnostics | Lipid | Sulfurhexafluoride |
| Sonazoid | GE healthcare | Lipid | Perfluorocarbon |
