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Method for improving treatment selectivity and efficacy using intravascular photodynamic therapy

US6887862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2001
Grant dateMay 3, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N5/062
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method in which photodynamic therapy is employed to inhibit, stabilize or reduce occlusions within the cardiovascular system by utilizing light within the spectral region of approximately 390 to approximately 610 nm.

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