Automatic correction and utilization of a vascular roadmap comprising a tool
US9008754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V2201/034
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods are described including generating a road map of a blood vessel. Subsequent to the generation of the road map, a tool is inserted into the blood vessel. While the tool is inside the blood vessel, the position of the tool is determined. The road map is modified to account for the determined position of the tool. Other embodiments are also described.
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