Catheter with dual temperature detection for vulnerable...

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2005-06-21

2005-06-21

Marmor, Charles (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Temperature detection

C600S585000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06908439

ABSTRACT:
A method and system for determining vulnerable plaque in a cardiovascular lumen is disclosed. A guide member is inserted into the cardiovascular lumen. Temperature is sensed from a first position and a second position along the inserted guide member. Vulnerable plaque is determined based on the sensed temperature from the first position and the second position.

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