Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1983-08-01
1986-03-18
Howell, Kyle L.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
1283031, A61B 1000
Patent
active
045761779
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for identifying and removing arteriosclerotic plaque deposits from blood vessels is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a catheter having an optical fiber for transmitting laser irradiation and an ultrasonic transducer mounted at the tip of the catheter for transmitting and receiving ultrasonic signals. The apparatus further comprises a transmitting unit for generating electrical impulses for activating the ultrasonic transducer, a receiving unit for displaying electrical signals from the ultrasonic transducer and a laser. Arteriosclerotic plaque deposits are identified by the ultrasonic echoes which result from transmitted ultrasonic signals and are removed by laser irradiation.
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Howell Kyle L.
Jaworski Francis J.
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