Annular array ultrasound catheter

Details Annular array ultrasound catheter Annular array ultrasound catheter

1998-02-03

2000-09-19

Jastrzab, Jeffrey R.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

A61B 800

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061204544

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides for catheter systems and methods of their use. In one embodiment, the invention provides a catheter system comprising a catheter body having a distal end, a proximal end and a working lumen. A cable is disposed within the working lumen. A plurality of transducer elements, configured in an annular array, are operably attached to a distal end of the cable.

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