Apparatus and method for performing thermal and laser doppler velocimetry measurements
US6716178B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 31, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7257
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A therapeutic intravascular device and method for performing thermal and laser Doppler velocimetry measurements. In one embodiment, the therapeutic intravascular device includes an elongated member having first and second optical fibers longitudinally disposed therethrough, the first optical fiber for performing a laser Doppler velocity measurement of a fluid within a body lumen, the second optical fiber for performing a temperature measurement within the body lumen.
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