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Ultrasonic detection system for transmyocardial revascularization

US5724975A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1996
Grant dateMar 10, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00392
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasonic detection system for transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) is disclosed using a detector in the TMR handpiece for detecting concealed coronary blood vessels as well as verifying completion of transmural TMR channels by displaying the detector's output on a video monitor or analyzing the detector output electronically to identify those conditions.

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