Periodic constriction of vessels to treat ischemic tissue
US6544543B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M37/0092
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Brief periods of occlusion of blood flow in an otherwise open target vessel adjacent to vessels supplying blood to an ischemic region are caused by periodic administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a vasoconstrictor. It is anticipated these brief periods of occlusion will induce the enlargement of collateral vessels, causing increased blood flow to the ischemic region.
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