Methods for enhancing fluid flow through an obstructed vascular site, and systems and kits for use in practicing the same
US7141045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 4, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/109
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of enhancing fluid flow through a vascular site occupied by a vascular occlusion, as well as systems and kits for use in practicing the same, are provided. In practicing the subject methods, the vascular site is flushed simultaneously with a first dissolution fluid (e.g., an organic matter dissolution fluid and/or an inorganic matter dissolution fluid), and a second dissolution fluid attenuating fluid, where flushing is carried out in a manner such that only a surface of the vascular occlusion is contacted with the non-attenuated dissolution fluid. The subject methods, systems and kits for practicing the same find use in the treatment of a variety of different vascular diseases characterized by the presence of vascular occlusions, including both partial and total occlusions.
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