Method and apparatus to prevent reperfusion injury
US7837650B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/1095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of a method and apparatus to prevent reperfusion injury. In one embodiment, blood flow proximal to a lesion is occluded. An infusion catheter is advanced to a region distal to the lesion and an anti-reperfusion injury drug is delivered. The lesion may then be treated with a dilating device to reintroduce blood flow to the region distal to the lesion.
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