Epicardial multifunctional probe

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1988-09-13

1990-08-14

Jaworski, Francis

Surgery

Truss

Pad

12866206, A61B 812

Patent

active

049478540

ABSTRACT:
An epicardial multifunctional probe has been designed to measure blood flow velocity and muscle thickening with two sensors. The probe is implantable and remains inside the patient after surgery. The probe is removable through a small opening in the patient's chest.

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