Catheter having echogenicity enhancement

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1998-04-08

1999-10-19

Jaworski, Francis J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

128898, 604 96, A61B 812, A61M 2510

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059679883

ABSTRACT:
An improved retrograde coronary sinus perfusion catheter includes a flexible, tubular catheter body and an inflatable balloon. The catheter body has proximal and distal ends and an interior lumen. The inflatable balloon is located adjacent the distal end of the catheter body and has proximal and distal edges. The improvement includes an echogenicity enhancement embedded within the catheter body. The echogenicity enhancement is adapted to reflect ultrasonic waves at a characteristic different from the catheter body.

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