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Method and device for the intermittent occlusion of a vein draining the organ system

US8162813B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2007
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a method for the intermittent occlusion of a vein draining the organ system, in which the vein is occluded by an occlusion device, the fluid pressure in the occluded vein is continuously measured and stored, the behavior of the fluid pressure is determined as a function of time, and the occlusion of the vein is triggered and/or released as a function of at least one characteristic value derived from the pressure measurements, pressure is applied during the occlusion in a pulsating manner. The device for the intermittent occlusion of a vein, including an occlusion device, a pressure measuring device for continuously measuring the fluid pressure in the occluded vein, and a memory for storing the fluid pressure behavior as a function of time, and a pulsating device are provided for applying a pulsating pressure in the occluded vein.

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