Method and device for scanning blood vessels
US11389067B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/0238
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a method of scanning a blood vessel according to several exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The method may include: inserting a first catheter for applying a fluorescent material into the blood vessel; applying the fluorescent material to a target point in the blood vessel using the first catheter; inserting a second catheter for scanning the blood vessel into the blood vessel after removing the first catheter from the blood vessel; and acquiring microstructure information and biochemical information of the blood vessel by using the second catheter after the second catheter is inserted into the blood vessel.
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