Methods, systems and devices for treatment of cerebrospinal venous insufficiency and multiple sclerosis
US11304793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0054
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices for relieving stenoses in, or otherwise improving blood flow through, body lumens. Although applicable in a variety of different body lumens, the methods and devices of this invention are specifically useable for relieving stenoses in, or otherwise improving blood flow through, veins which drain blood from the brain for treatment of multiple sclerosis or other neurodegenerative disorders that are caused, triggered or exacerbated by venous occlusion or venous insufficiency.
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