Automated methods and systems for vascular plaque detection...

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2004-08-21

2010-02-02

Winakur, Eric F (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C382S276000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07657299

ABSTRACT:
Automated methods and systems for the detection and analysis of plaque in one or more regions of a patient's vasculature are described.

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