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Systems and methods for identifying vascular borders

US9295447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2011
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/02007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method comprises gathering intravascular photoacoustic (IVPA) data using a transducer inserted into a vessel of a patient. The method further includes modulating the IVPA data to determine a first tissue border and displaying a border map representing the first tissue border.

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