Combination Sensor Guidewire and Methods of Use

The present invention provides for an improved combination sensor tip that includes an ultrasound transducer and a pressure sensor both disposed at or in close proximity to the distal end of the combination sensor tip. The present invention also provides for an improved connector to couple a guide w...

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Main Authors INGMAN CHRISTOPHER DEE, OLIVER EDWARD ANTHONY, WALKER BLAIR D, AHMED MASOOD, PULEO JOSEPH
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.01.2013
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:The present invention provides for an improved combination sensor tip that includes an ultrasound transducer and a pressure sensor both disposed at or in close proximity to the distal end of the combination sensor tip. The present invention also provides for an improved connector to couple a guide wire to a physiology monitor that reduces torsional resistance when maneuvering the guide wire.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201213632878