CATHETER FOR LASER ANGIOSURGERY

CATHETER FOR LASER ANGIOSURGERY A laser catheter is disclosed wherein optical fibers carrying laser light are mounted in a catheter for insertion into an artery to provide controlled delivery of a laser beam for percutaneous intravascular laser treatment of atherosclerotic disease. A transparent pro...

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Main Authors WILLETT, ROBERT L, COTHREN, ROBERT M., JR, HAYES, GARY B, FELD, MICHAEL S, KITTRELL, CARTER, TOBIN, JILL M, PRINCE, MARTIN R, KENNY, LEO T, DE LOS SANTOS-PACHECO, CYNTHIA
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
French
Published 05.02.1991
Edition5
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DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:CATHETER FOR LASER ANGIOSURGERY A laser catheter is disclosed wherein optical fibers carrying laser light are mounted in a catheter for insertion into an artery to provide controlled delivery of a laser beam for percutaneous intravascular laser treatment of atherosclerotic disease. A transparent protective shield is provided at the distal end of the catheter for mechanically diplacing intravascular blood and protecting the fibers from the intravascular contents, as well as protecting the patient in the event of failure of the fiber optics. Multiple optical fibers allow the selection of tissue that is to be removed. A computer controlled system automatically aligns fibers with the laser and controls exposure time. Spectroscopic diagnostics determine what tissue is to be removed.
Bibliography:Application Number: CA19860504731