Implantable sensors for vascular monitoring
US11779238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 15, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/6886
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable sensor for implantation in a vessel, comprising a plurality of electrodes for placement on, in or adjacent a vessel wall, means for providing a drive signal to the electrodes, means for measuring at least one of impedance and capacitance between at least two of the plurality of electrodes, and means for wirelessly communicating data from the sensor and a blood vessel monitoring system comprising same.
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