Apparatus, systems and methods for measuring flow and pressure within a vessel
US11490826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments of apparatus, system and method can be provided to measure a flow of fluid within an anatomical structure. For example, it is possible to use at least one first probe arrangement structured to be insertable into a vessel and configured to direct at least one radiation to at least one portion of the anatomical structure. Further, it is possible to provide at least one second arrangement which configured to detect an interference between a first radiation provided from the fluid via the probe arrangement and second a second radiation provided from a reference path as a function of wavelength thereof. Further, at least one third arrangement can be provided which is configured to determine at least one characteristic of the fluid as a function of the interference.
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