Abstract: Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for achieving renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed to a treatment device including a therapeutic assembly having a PVDF transducer. A method for tissue denervation through the application of ultrasonic energy, can include positioning a PVDF transducer within a blood vessel of a patient; applying RF energy to the PVDF transducer thereby causing the PVDF transducer to deliver ultrasonic energy to the tissue; and at least partially denervating tissue that is innervated by neural matter located within or in proximity to the blood vessel via the ultrasonic energy delivered to the tissue.

Abstract: Catheter apparatuses, systems, and methods for achieving renal neuromodulation by intravascular access are disclosed herein. One aspect of the present technology, for example, is directed to a treatment device including a therapeutic assembly having a PVDF transducer. A method for tissue denervation through the application of ultrasonic energy, can include positioning a PVDF transducer within a blood vessel of a patient; applying RF energy to the PVDF transducer thereby causing the PVDF transducer to deliver ultrasonic energy to the tissue; and at least partially denervating tissue that is innervated by neural matter located within or in proximity to the blood vessel via the ultrasonic energy delivered to the tissue.