Cardiovascular imaging system
US10959699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/3782
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include a laser catheter that includes a catheter body, a light guide, and a distal tip that extends beyond the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, an imaging device is disposed on the distal tip such that the imaging device is distal relative to the exit aperture of the light guide. In some embodiments, the imaging device can be gated to record images during and or slightly beyond periods when the laser catheter is not activated.
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