Systems and methods for identifying vascular borders
US9295447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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