Method and apparatus for detecting vascular conditions with a catheter
US9107590B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M25/0082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating an occlusion comprises positioning a catheter at a treatment site in a patient's vasculature. A blockage is located at the treatment site. The method further comprises performing a medical treatment at the treatment site. The medical treatment is configured to reduce the blockage. The method further comprises making a plurality of measurements at the treatment site.
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