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Devices, systems, and methods for assessing a vessel

US10912463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2016
Grant dateFeb 9, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/0247
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a blockage in a vessel and, in particular, a stenosis in a blood vessel. In some particular embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a stenosis in the coronary arteries without the administration of a hyperemic agent.

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