Multimodal catheter system and method for intravascular analysis
US8052605B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/0071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods, apparatus, and systems for intravascular analysis combine at least three analytical modalities. In one implementation, intravascular ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, and near infrared spectroscopy are combined to enable detection of multiple, different abnormalities in the arterial morphology during a single intravascular procedure.
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