Devices, systems, and methods for assessing a vessel with optimized proximal and distal pressure measurements obtained without the use of a hyperemic agent
US9820660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/35
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a blockage in a vessel and, in particular, a stenosis in a blood vessel. In some particular embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a stenosis in the coronary arteries without the administration of a hyperemic agent. In some embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to optimize proximal and distal pressure measurements utilized to assess the vessel.
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